George III. 1760-1820. Copper halfpenny. 9.7 gm. 29 mm. First issue. Tower mint. 1772. His laureate bust right; GEORGIVS III REX / Britannia seated left; BRITAN-NIA. around, ball on spear shaft below the tip; 1772 below. S. 3774. BMC (Peck) 901. Uncirculated; traces of luster; slight void on the portrait cheek.