Halfpenny - King George III (1738–1820): 1773.
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1773
Materials
Metal, Paper
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Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
NT 428764.2
Summary
Envelope with the following written on it 'Hughenden Manor House./ 1/2 penny of George III/ picked up between boards/ when laying new floor to bed/ room called the Bride Chamber./ 1893./ Coningsby Disraeli MP.' Contained inside a George III halfpenny, dated 1773 (associated 428764.1). Obverse has head of king facing right, depicted in dress of a Roman emperor and inscribed 'Georgivs III Rex'. Reverse with a seated Britannia facing left, holding spear in left hand and inscribed 'Britannia/ 1773'.