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½ Penny
– United Kingdom
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years:
1740–1754
Issuer:
United Kingdom
Ruler:
George II
Currency:
Pound sterling
(1158—1970)
Demonetization
: 31 December 1869
Material
Diameter:
28 mm
Weight:
9.86 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Copper
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Coin alignment
References
KM:
#
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579
Numista:
#13118
Obverse
Inscription:
GEORGIUS· II· REX·
Script:
Latin
Engraver:
John Tanner
Reverse
Inscription:
BRITANNIA·
1742
Script:
Latin
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Mintage
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1742
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1743
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1744
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1745
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1746
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1747
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1748
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1749
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1750
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1751
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1752
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1753
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1754
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