PF65 BN | George III (1760-1820), bronzed copper proof Penny, 1806, laureate bust right, date below, Latin legend and beaded border surrounding, GEORGIUS III. D: G. REX, rev. Britannia seated on rocks facing left with shield and trident, arm extended holding olive branch, sea with ship in background, SOHO below right, inscription BRITANNIA above, edge grained (Peck 1323 KP30; S.3780). An exceptionally well-struck example with appealing bronze toning, graded by NGC as PF65 BN.
NGC Certification 6770776-002
The Latin legend translates as "George the Third by the Grace of God, King".
Provenance:
Ex Colin Cooke (Manchester), January 2003 list, item 1194.
Estimate: £300-400