Coin
The Royal Mint
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1753
Materials
Silver
Measurements
12 mm (Diameter); 0.51 g (Weight)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1156188
Summary
Coin. British George II one penny silver coin. The obverse shows the young king's draped bust wearing a laurel wreath facing left. The reverse shows a large crown over the number 1.
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