King George III 1812 Half Penny Coin

Description

Sponsors: This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
Media Type: Object
Description: This half penny coin dates from 1812 and depicts Liberty on the front side. On the reverse is the portrait of King George III and a Laurel Wreath. and is the type of currency that would have been used during the War of 1812.
Date of Original: 1812
Subject(s): Coins
Money
King George III
War of 1812
War of 1812- Domestic Life
Local identifier: 970.931
Recommended Citation: Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
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