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1797 Britannia 2-Pence Coin, Georgius III D: G. Rex
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Up for your consideration is this 1797 Britannia 2- Pence Coin, Georgius III D: G. Rex
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You have a 1797 Great Britain copper 2 pence (1/2 groat). (12 pence=1 shilling, 20 shillings = 1 pound). It features a bust of King George III facing right. The Latin legend is around in a circular border, GEORGIUS III. D. G. REX (George III, King by the grace of G-d).
The reverse shows the legend BRITANNIA, the date 1797 is below. The central theme is an image of Britannia seated on a rock holding a trident (symbol of the sea) and the shield of Great Britain leaning at her left. A ship is sailing in the background to the viewers left.