George III (1760-1820), copper Penny, 1805, struck by the Soho Mint, laureate and draped bust right, raised K on shoulder for engraver C H Kuchler, legend and beaded border surrounding, GEORGIUS III. D: G. REX., rev. crowned harp of 9 strings, date below, HIBERNIA. surrounding, edge engrailed, weight 17.69g (D&F 590; S.6620). Toned with a few tiny nicks, dig on throat, two dark spots on reverse and one on edge, otherwise extremely fine.
Provenance:
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, February 2004, item IM0604.