George III (1760-1820), copper Penny, 1806, small laureate and draped bust right, K. raised on truncation for engraver C H Kuchler, incuse hair curl to right of tie knot, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS III. D: G. REX., rev. Britannia seated left on rock with trident and shield, holding olive branch, ship sailing right to left, SOHO raised on rock below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIA, weight 18.78g (Peck 1342; S.3780). Toned, a little unevenly, otherwise good extremely fine.
Provenance:
Ex Noble Investments plc, purchased Autumn 2005.