George II (1727-60), copper Halfpenny, 1729, younger laureate and cuirassed bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding both sides, GEORGIVS. II. REX., rev. Britannia seated left on globe with shield, holding spear and olive branch, date in exergue, BRITAN NIA., weight 9.39g (Peck 830; C&R 916 R; S.3717). Toned a little blundered in the strike on the high points both sides, otherwise extremely fine.
Provenance:
Ex Slaney Collection, part I, Spink Coin Auction 163, 15th May 2003, lot 262.