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1 Penny - George III 4th Issue
| Copper | 18.9 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1806-1808 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18.9 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 August 1971 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
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 to left, mint name on rock to right, legend above, plain exergue below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
SOHO
Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler
Edge
Groove containing diagonal lines
Comment
The standard weight of these pieces was 24 to the pound avoirdupois (2/3 ounce or 291.7 grains each).This design was also produced as proof strikes with various base and precious metal planchets.
The Fourth Issue of George III pennies (dated 1806-1808) features numerous patterns and proofs alongside regular copper currency pieces. Proof pennies, halfpennies and farthings were given to visiting dignitaries at Soho. It was a good way to publicise the fine workmanship of Boulton and Watt's fledgling mint and to cement it's place at the heart of the industrial revolution.
The dies were heavily used and were thus reworked with the pennies being restruck for some years with no alteration to the date. Copper, bronzed and gilt proofs exist as well as some extremely rare proofs in silver, gold and platinum. For further details of the issue please refer to C.W. Peck's monumental work, "English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558 - 1958," second edition, 1970, page 364.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - George III (4th Issue) 1806-1808 coin is that it was one of the first coins to feature the iconic image of Britannia, the personification of Great Britain, on its reverse side. This design has been a hallmark of British coinage for centuries and has become a symbol of British culture and identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1806 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1807 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1808 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - George III (4th Issue) 1806-1808 coin.
