United Kingdom ½ penny, 1740 - 1754

Information

NumberKM# 579
CountryUnited Kingdom
PeriodKing George II (1727 - 1760)
RulerGeorge II
CurrencyPound sterling (pre-decimal)
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination½ penny
Year1740 - 1754
Edge typeSmooth
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionCopper
Weight (g)10
Diameter (mm)28
Thickness (mm)1.7

Obverse:

½ penny 1740 - 1754, United Kingdom

Royal family 

Description
George II (King of Great Britain and Ireland)

Legend
GEORGIVS II REX

Creators: John Tanner

Reverse

½ penny 1740 - 1754, United Kingdom

Britannia 

Legend
BRITANNIA

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1754+---$ 23.66
1753+--
1752+--
1751+--
1750+--
1749+--
1748+--
1747+--
1746+--
1745+--
1744+--
1743+--
1742+--
1740+--


Collection

1754$ 23.66  
1753$ *****  
1752$ *****  
1751$ *****  
1750$ *****  
1749$ *****  
1748$ *****  
1747$ *****  
1746$ *****  
1745$ *****  
1744$ *****  
1743$ *****  
1742$ *****  
1740$ *****  
Offers
-user1752 $ 5.58-user1749 $ 11.17-user1754 $ 17.87-user1744 $ 20.32