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1 Penny - George III Pattern
1797 year| Gold | 39.11 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 39.11 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#313612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left, with trident and shield in left hand, olive branch in right, sea behind with ship to left, legend above and date below on raised rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
1797
Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler
Edge
Plain
Comment
One of only two known examples believed to have been produced by Boulton & Watt from the original dies; there are two other known examples believed to be restrikes produced by W.J. Taylor after he bought the original dies in 1848.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Penny - George III (Pattern) 1797 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by renowned artist and engraver, William Wyon. Wyon's design features a portrait of King George III, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and the inscription "GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA" (George III, by the grace of God). This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few examples known to exist in gold.
