Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 112 11 Sep 2019
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BAHAMAS, Colonial. George III. King of Great Britain, 1760-1820. CU Penny (29mm, 9.35 g, 6h). Soho (Birmingham) mint. Dated 1806. Laureate and draped bust right / BAHAMA, ship under sail right, island and two smaller ships in background; in exergue, EXPULSIS PIRATIS/ RESTITUTA/ COMMERCIA (Commerce restored by the expulsion of the pirates). Edge: engrailed. Pridmore 1; KM 1. Flaw on reverse, a few light marks. Near EF.
From the G.W.K. Roberts Collection.
The reverse legend refers to the suppression of piracy by Captain Woodes Rogers, later governor of the Bahamas.
From the G.W.K. Roberts Collection.
The reverse legend refers to the suppression of piracy by Captain Woodes Rogers, later governor of the Bahamas.