Shops George III Copper Penny 1806-Very Good Grade Collectible Coin

George III Copper Penny 1806.

A very Fine example of an copper penny dated 1806 from the era of George III. This coin is in excellent condition and retains a high amount of finer details, with only minor wear in places mainly to the raised letters on both sides. This coin has an original surface tone showing darker patches in places.

Specifications:

King
George III (1760-1820)

TypeStandard circulation coin
Years1806-1808
Value1 Penny
CurrencyPound sterling
CompositionCopper
Weight18.9 g
Diameter34 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled


Obverse:

Laureate and draped portrait of King George III facing right, legend around, date below.

Lettering:
GEORGIUS III·D:G·REX.
1806

Reverse:

Seated figure of Britannia facing left, with trident in left hand, olive branch in raised right hand, shield bearing Union flag resting at left, sea behind with ship shops to left, legend above.

Lettering: BRITANNIA

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler