Summary
Copper coin; Denomination: Penny
Soho Mint, Birmingham
King George III (1760-1820)
Coins of this type were shipped to Sydney, Australia and released in 1800 with a current value of twopence. Theye were also current in Tasmania at that figure. The coin also occurs in Melbourne (founded 1835) found both in archaeological contexts and counterstruck , normally in very worn condition.
Obverse Description
Laureate and draped bust of the King facing right, on truncation K (the initial of the die engraver Conrad Heinrick Klucher); around, incuse on a broad rim, GEORGIUS III . D : G . REX.
Reverse Description
Britannia seated facing left on rock against which rests a shield with combines flags of St. Andrew and St. George, holding a trident and olive branch; among rocks below shield, SOHO; on horizon at left, three-masted warship sailing on horizon to right; around incuse on raised rim, BRITANNIA 1797
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1797 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
36 mm (Outside Diameter), 27.986 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3777 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
