George III 1799-1807 Halfpenny
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- The coins feature the Britannia reverse and a portrait of George III on the obverse
- A copper circulating coin, for everyday use
- The Royal Mint outsourced the production of copper halfpennies to the Soho Mint, Birmingham, in 1797
- A must-have for history lovers
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The copper halfpenny was introduced during the reign of Charles II (1660–1685) to meet the demand for legal-tender small change. However, production of the halfpenny was sporadic because the coins were difficult to strike profitably. In 1797, The Royal Mint contracted Matthew Boulton to produce copper coinage and the minting of halfpennies was outsourced to the Soho Mint in Birmingham.
These halfpennies feature a portrait of George III on the obverse and a portrait of a seated Britannia on the reverse.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12.60 g |
| Diameter | 30.00mm |
| Reverse Designer | Conrad Heinrich Küchler |
| Obverse Designer | Conrad Heinrich Küchler |
| Quality | Circulating |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Year | 1799–1807 |
