Front side of πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom – Monarchs and Milestones Half Penny 1799 coin
Back side of πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom – Monarchs and Milestones Half Penny 1799 coin
Additional view 1 of πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom – Monarchs and Milestones Half Penny 1799 coin
Additional view 2 of πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom – Monarchs and Milestones Half Penny 1799 coin

  • Obverse: Portrait of King George III facing right, legend GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX.

  • Reverse: Britannia seated with shield and trident, denomination and date below.

  • Material: Copper.

Historical Insight:
The 1799 Half Penny is part of Matthew Boulton’s Soho Mint productions in Birmingham, created with steam-powered presses. These coins were celebrated for their precision and quality, representing a technological breakthrough in coinage and marking the beginning of modern mass-minting in Britain.

Verified πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom – Monarchs and Milestones Half Penny 1799

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