1 Penny - George III

€26,815.00
IssuerThe Bahamas
Year1806-1807
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (Before 1966)
CompositionCopper
Weight10.00 g
Dimensions28.00 mm
Thickness2.00 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Conrad Heinrich Küchler
In circulation to1825
Reference(s) KM#1, Pr#1-3
Obverse descriptionBust of the King George III turned to the right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS III·D:G·REX. 1806
Reverse descriptionFull rigged ship sailing right, motto in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBAHAMA EXPULSIS PIRATIS RESTITUTA COMMERCIA
(Translation: Pirates defeated, commerce restored)
EdgeEngrailed
Mint
Mintage1806  - - 120 000
1806  - Proof -
1806  - Restrike, Plain Edge - Proof -
1807  - Proof -
Catalog ID1485504230
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