½ Penny - George III 3rd issue; Proof

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
King	George III (1760-1820)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	1799
Value	½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition	Gold plated copper
Weight	12.7 g
Diameter	30 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 72596
References	KM# 647a Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# 3778 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

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Obverse

Laureate and draped bust of King George III facing right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX

Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God King

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia left, trident in left hand, olive branch in right, shield bearing the Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA
SOHO
1799

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Mint

Soho Mint, Handsworth, England (1788-1850)

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
1799												Proof

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232251 Lot 64518	15 Dec 2022	UNC (NGC PR63 Ultra Cameo)	USD 1320.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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