1717 George I Halfpenny - Dump Issue - Higher grade example

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1717 George I Halfpenny Obverse : Laureate and draped bust of the king facing right : GEORGIVS . REX Reverse : Seated figure of Britannia facing right offering an olive branch whilst supporting a spear and shield : BRITANNIA either side, date in exergue below. Spink 3659, First issue , first obverse. Also known as the 'Dump' issue. A higher-grade example with traces of verdigris in the fields and legends.