George II. 1727-1760. Copper halfpenny. 9.76 gm. 28 mm. Old head issue. 1740. His laureate and cuirassed old bust left; GEORGIUS • - II • REX • around / Britannia seated left; BRITAN-NIA . around; 1740 below. S. 3718. Peck 870 (S). Extremely Fine; light toning, substantial original red evident; some thin hard deposit on obverse; beautiful reverse.

The Frank Robinson Collection.