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1 Penny - George III
1806 year| Gold plated copper | 10.00 g | 28.00 mm |
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1806 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (Before 1966) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Weight | 10.00 g |
| Diameter | 28.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1825 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#73510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Full rigged ship sailing right, motto in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BAHAMA
EXPULSIS PIRATIS
RESTITUTA
COMMERCIA
Translation: Pirates defeated, commerce restored
Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler
Edge
Engrailed
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1806 George III 1 Penny coin from The Bahamas is that it was minted with a unique combination of materials. While the coin's base metal is copper, it is plated with gold, giving it a distinctive appearance and added value. This makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.