Description
George III (1760-1820), Proof Penny, 1806 (early Soho), struck in gilt-copper, beaded borders both sides, wide outer rims, small laureate and draped bust right, brooch with nine jewels, K on truncation for Conrad Heinrich Kuchler, legend surrounds GEORGIUS III DG REX, date below. Rev, Britannia seated left, resting on shield with trident, holding olive branch, ship in sail left without gunports, BRITANNIA surrounds, edge grained in deep groove (S.3780; BMC.1321 (KP 29); Selig.1299).
Some trivial minor hairlines, lustrous and reflective. About as struck for type, an imposing piece.
