George III Half Penny, 1799. Third issue [SOHO] (S 3778)
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George III Half Penny, 1799. Third issue [SOHO] (S 3778) [Copper, approx. 30mm - 12.1g] (Die axis ^v).
O. GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX around laureate bust, right.
R. BRITANNIA around seated figure of Britannia, left; date below. SOHO below shield.
O. GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX around laureate bust, right.
R. BRITANNIA around seated figure of Britannia, left; date below. SOHO below shield.
Var. 5 incuse gunports. Dark patina; minor digs and scratches; traces of lustre. A very attractive example. These pieces were struck at the Soho mint in Birmingham. SPINK 2023:- £80 in EF.