Coin
CultureColonial American
Date1773
MediumCopper
DimensionsOverall: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
InscribedOn front "GEORGIVS/III/REX". On back: "VIRGINIA".
Credit LineGift of Mr. John L. Roper, II
Object number69.89.5
Not on view
DescriptionVirginia half penny. With period, eight strings. Newman 26-Y. Used in Colonial America. Man's head facing right on front. Shield on back.
