1 Penny - George III 4th Issue

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
Król	George III (1760-1820)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1806-1808
Value	1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition	Miedź
Weight	18.9 g
Diameter	34 mm
Thickness	3 mm
Shape	Okrągły
Technique	Frezowana
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	31 August 1971
Number	N# 12981
References	KM# 663 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# 3780 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

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Obverse

Portret króla Jerzego III w laurze i draperii po prawej, legenda wokół, data poniżej. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
GEORGIUS III·D:G·REX.
1807

Unabridged legend: Georgius III Dei Gratia Rex

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Reverse

Siedząca postać Britannii zwrócona w lewo, z trójzębem w lewej ręce, gałązką oliwną w uniesionej prawej ręce, tarczą z flagą Unii spoczywającą po lewej stronie, za nią morze ze statkiem po lewej, nazwa mennicy na skale po prawej, legenda powyżej, zwykłe exergue poniżej. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
BRITANNIA
SOHO

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Edge

Rowek zawierający ukośne linie Automatically translated

Mint

SOHO	Soho Mint, Handsworth, England (1788-1850)

Comments

Standardowa waga tych monet wynosiła 24 funty szterlingi (2/3 uncji lub 291,7 ziaren).

Ten wzór był również produkowany jako monety próbne z różnymi platerami z metali nieszlachetnych i szlachetnych.

Czwarta emisja groszy Jerzego III (datowana na lata 1806-1808) zawiera liczne wzory i monety próbne obok zwykłych miedzianych monet. Proof pennies, halfpennies i farthings były wręczane odwiedzającym dygnitarzom w Soho. Był to dobry sposób na rozreklamowanie doskonałego wykonania raczkującej mennicy Boultona i Watta oraz ugruntowanie jej miejsca w sercu rewolucji przemysłowej.
Matryce były mocno wyeksploatowane i w związku z tym były przerabiane, a grosze były ponownie wybijane przez kilka lat bez zmiany daty. Istnieją miedziane, brązowe i pozłacane proofy, a także niezwykle rzadkie proofy w srebrze, złocie i platynie. Więcej szczegółów na temat tej emisji można znaleźć w monumentalnej pracy C.W. Pecka "English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558 - 1958", drugie wydanie, 1970, strona 364. Automatically translated

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The standard weight of these pieces was 24 to the pound avoirdupois (2/3 ounce or 291.7 grains each).

This design was also produced as proof strikes with various base and precious metal planchets.

The Fourth Issue of George III pennies (dated 1806-1808) features numerous patterns and proofs alongside regular copper currency pieces. Proof pennies, halfpennies and farthings were given to visiting dignitaries at Soho. It was a good way to publicise the fine workmanship of Boulton and Watt's fledgling mint and to cement it's place at the heart of the industrial revolution.
The dies were heavily used and were thus reworked with the pennies being restruck for some years with no alteration to the date. Copper, bronzed and gilt proofs exist as well as some extremely rare proofs in silver, gold and platinum. For further details of the issue please refer to C.W. Peck's monumental work, "English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558 - 1958," second edition, 1970, page 364.

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1806	19 355 480	$ 1.40	$ 3.00	$ 7.90	$ 13	$ 37	$ 130	$ 290		71%
1806								$ 480	(en) Proof	0.9%
1807	11 290 168	$ 1.60	$ 3.50	$ 12	$ 12	$ 27	$ 59	$ 390		39%
1807									(en) Proof	0.3%
1808	1								(en) Proof; unique	0.6%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2026 May 11 The Abby Welsh Collection of British Coins Showcase Auction 61617 Lot 22182	11 May 2026	1806	UNC (NGC MS62 Brown)	USD 154.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2026 January 22 - 23 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3130 Lot 35117	22 Jan 2026	1806	UNC (NGC MS65 Brown)	USD 701.50 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 December 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61575 Lot 25085	8 Dec 2025	1806	UNC (NGC MS65 Red and Brown)	USD 990.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 September 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61545 Lot 22150	8 Sep 2025	1806	UNC (PCGS MS65 Red and Brown)	USD 1320.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232522 Lot 65145	22 May 2025	1806	UNC (NGC MS63 Brown)	USD 264.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 March 16 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61483 Lot 21123	16 Mar 2025	1806	UNC (PCGS MS64 Brown)	USD 264.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 September 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61403 Lot 25154	8 Sep 2024	1806	UNC (NGC MS62 Brown)	USD 139.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 September 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61403 Lot 25153	8 Sep 2024	1806	UNC (PCGS MS64 Brown)	USD 312.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 September 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61403 Lot 25152	8 Sep 2024	1806	UNC (PCGS MS65 Red and Brown)	USD 660.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344 Lot 25205	22 Oct 2023	1806	UNC (NGC MS63 Brown)	USD 216.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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