1 Penny - George III Pattern

€313,612.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1797
TypePattern
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight39.11 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Conrad Heinrich Küchler
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3777
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of King George III right, legend around on raised rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS III·D:G·REX.
(Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God King)
Reverse descriptionSeated 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.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIA 1797
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1797  - Proof -
Catalog ID2229141970
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