Halfpenny

Halfpenny. Obverse: Bust of King George III in a tie-wig, laureate and mantle (right). Legend: 'GEORGIVS III . D . G . REX.' Below: '1806'. Reverse: Britannia seated, right arm extended, a spear in her left hand, a shield beside her. Legend: 'BRITANNIA.' Found in excavations at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich.

Object Details

ID: MEC1607
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Coin - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1807
People: Royal Naval College, Greenwich; King George III
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm