Diameter 28.7 mm
Edge Plain-reeded
Metal Copper
Mint Birningham
Shape Round
Weight 9.45 g
Year of issue 1806
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OBV.: Short haired laureate and draped bust of King George III facing right, legend around, date below.
GEORGIUS III • D : G • REX.
1806
REV.: Seated figure of Britannia facing left, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag resting on left, olive branch in raised right hand, legend above, sea behind with ship on left.
BRITANNIA
SOHO
Note: The word SOHO is below lower right of shield and at 45 degrees.
Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler
Edge: Plain with groove containing diagonal lines
Struck by Matthew Boulton at the Soho Mint, Birmingham.
The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound avoirdupois (1/3 ounce or 145.8 grains).
Demonetized: 08.01.1969 (?)
Reference : KM
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Collection : Sic Transit Gloria Mundi