Coin
The Royal Mint
Category
Coins and medals
Date
circa 1799
Materials
Copper
Measurements
30 mm (Diameter); 10.6 g (Weight)
Place of origin
Great Britain
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1155984
Summary
Coin. A British George III copper halfpenny coin. The obverse shows a right facing bust with a laurel wreath. The reverse shows Britannia facing left.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
The Royal Mint, manufacturer