Virginia 1/2d with "R.P.S" counterstamp
Date1773 (host coin); 1790-1820 (counterstamp)
Maker
Tower of London Mint
Designed and engraved by
Richard Yeo
OriginEngland, London
MediumCopper
DimensionsDiameter: 25 mm
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number2002-100
DescriptionObverse: Laureate bust of George III to r., GEORGIVS. III REX. around.Reverse: Virginia arms surrounded by VIRGINIA. 1773.
MarkingsDeeply punched "R.P.S" on obverse by what appears to be a single die. Letters are about 3mm high and the length of the counterstamp is about 14mm long.
1773
1773
1773
1773 (host coin); 1775-1800 (engraving)
Ca. 1760-1775
ca. 1776-1777