1 penny coin, 1773: King George III (1738–1820)
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1773
Materials
Metal, card and cellophane
Measurements
1 mm (H); 28 mm (Dia)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27201
Summary
George III penny dated 1773, inside cellophane packet with card stating it was found by R. Llewellyn, Carpenter, at Park Farm, Backwell, in April 1962.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.