PF63 CAM | George III (1760-1820), gilt proof copper 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 1325 KP31; S.3780). A superb example of a historic piece with strong proof brilliance, graded by NGC as PF63 CAMEO.
NGC Certification 6670777-001.
The Latin legend translates as "George the Third by the Grace of God, King".
Provenance:
Purchased Colin Cooke, January 2003 list, no.1194.
Estimate: £600-800.