George III. 1760-1820. Copper halfpenny. 9.7 gm. 29 mm. First issue. Tower mint. 1770. His laureate bust right; GEORGIVS III REX / Britannia seated left; BRITAN-NIA. around, ball below the spear head; 1770 below. S. 3774. BMC (Peck) 893. Uncirculated; attractive light brown tone over fresh surfaces.