Upside down Brittania

[Guest Lancelot]

I have what appears to be an 1807 George 111 halfpenny. The headside is very clear, the reverse is worn but Brittania is upside down. On my other coins the head and Brittania stand up the same way.

Was this usual?.

I am unable at the moment to upload a picture

Thanks

[Rob]

I have what appears to be an 1807 George 111 halfpenny. The headside is very clear, the reverse is worn but Brittania is upside down. On my other coins the head and Brittania stand up the same way.

Was this usual?.

I am unable at the moment to upload a picture

Thanks

It's quite normal and a frequently asked question. For the period up to 1887 it was the rule that coins had an inverted die axis although there were a few issues starting from 1787 that were not. Since the Jubilee Head issues of 1887, I think I am right in saying there have been no intentionally issued coins with this die axis in this country, nor any patterns.