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Coin (64.143)

Unknown Artist

Copper coin. Bust of King George III facing viewer's right. "GEORGIUS" around perimeter to the left of the bust. "III REX" around the perimeter to the right of the bust.

Reverse: Figure of Britannia seated with a branch in her extended right hand. A staff rests in her raised left hand. A shield leans on where she sits. "1775" at bottom, center. "BRITAN" to the left of the figure, along the perimeter. "NIA" to the right of the figure, along the perimeter.

Made in either England or possibly Connecticut.

Signatures/Marks Obverse: "GEORGIUS III REX" Reverse: "BRITANNIA 1775"

1775

Copper

1.1in

64.143

Image and text: DAR Museum, 2024