About this objectHalfpenny, minted sometime in the 18th Century. On the observe (heads), it either depicts either King George I (1660-1727), King of Great Britian and Ireland (1714-1727), King George II (1683-1760), King of Great Britian and Ireland (1727-1760), or King George III (1738-1820), King of Great Britian and Ireland (1760-1820). On the standard issues, there are similarities such as all the Georges are seen with laurel wreaths. However, in the case with King George II and George III, they have later versions of the coin that reflect their age. They also have the similar Latin abbreviated text, either "GEORGIUS I REX", "GEORGIUS II REX", or "GEORGIUS III REX", meaning "King George I", King George II" and "King George III". However, later versions of George III's halfpenny add "GRATIA", meaning "by the grace of God". On the reserve (tails), again the standard versions of the coins depict Britannia, the personification of Britain, with the Text"BRITANNIA" on top and the year of mintage at the bottom. However, again there is variation, for example, in the Irish half pennies, you find there is a celtic harp instead with the Latin "HIBERNIA" on top meaning "Ireland". Additionally, there are also halfpennies that were minted for Virginia during George III's reign which has the crown on top and the house of Hanover coat of arms below the crown.
