George III - 1 Penny 1806 Great Britain

Country United Kingdom
King: George III (1760-1820)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1806 (4th. issue) (1806-1808)
Value: 1 Penny = 1/12 Shilling (1/240)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Copper
Grade: VF25
Weight: 18.5 g
Diameter: 33.5 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Mint: Soho
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: 08-31-1971
References: KM# 663, Sp# 3780

Obverse:
Laureate and draped portrait of King George III facing right, legend around, date below.

Lettering:
GEORGIUS III·D:G·REX.
1806

Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God King

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Revers:
Seated figure of Britannia facing left, with trident in left hand, olive branch in raised right hand, shield bearing Union flag resting at left, sea behind with ship to left, legend above.

Lettering: BRITANNIA

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Edge: Groove containing diagonal lines

Comments:
The standard weight of these pieces was 24 to the pound avoirdupois (2/3 ounce or 291.7 grains each).

Riferimento : KM# 663; Sp# 3780

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Collezione : George III - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1760-1820) Coinage