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GEORGE I, 1717 'DUMP' ISSUE HALFPENNY

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Code: 10618



George I, 1717 “Dump” issue Copper Halfpenny
First issue
Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right, with toothed border and Latin legend surrounding: GEORCIVS . REX .
 Reverse: Britannia seated left on globe, with shield, spear and spray of leaves, date in exergue, with toothed border and legend surrounding: BRITAN NIA.
Inverted die axis.
Peck 768; S.3659. 
25 mm in diameter, 10 grams.
Toned, about good very fine.