1806 UK United Kingdom 1 d Penny King George III 34mm Colonial Copper Coin 5

Description

1 Penny - George III
4th Issue
Features
Country
United Kingdom
King
George III
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1806-1808
Value
1 Penny = 1/12 Shilling (1/240)
Currency
Pound sterling (
1158-1970
)
Composition
Copper
Weight
18.9 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
08-31-1971
Number
N# 12981
References
KM# 663,  Sp# 3780
Obverse
Laureate and draped portrait of King George III facing right, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
GEORGIUS III·D:G·REX.
1807
Translation:
George the Third by the Grace of God King
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, legend above.
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
Edge
Groove containing diagonal lines