George III (1760-1820), copper Penny, 1797, laureate and draped bust right, ten leaves in wreath, K.: raised on truncation for engraver C H Kuchler, tie ribbon points downwards, Latin legend incuse on raised border surrounding both sides, 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, date below, weight 28.28g (Peck 1132; C&R 1109; S.3777). Toned, some tiny flecks, one tiny nick on each side, otherwise extremely fine.
Provenance:
Ex Spink and Son Ltd, 25th January 1999.