1724 UK 1/2 Penny King George l Rare Larger Flan Colonial British Copper Coin

Description

½ Penny - George I
2nd issue; larger flan
Features
Country
United Kingdom
King
George I
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1719-1724
Value
1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480)
Currency
Pound sterling (
1158-1970
)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.86 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
12-31-1869
Number
N# 23648
References
KM# 557,  Sp# 3660
Obverse
Laureate and cuirassed portrait of King George I facing right, legend continuous over bust.
Note: 2nd issue, 2nd obverse, plain left shoulder strap, less hair to right of tie knot.
Lettering:
G E O R G I V S · R E X·
Translation:
King George
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing left, trident in left hand, olive branch in right, shield with Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue.
Lettering:
BRITAN NIA.
1724
Edge
Plain
Comments
The standard weight of these pieces was 46 to the pound avoirdupois (0.348 ounce or 152.2 grains each).