Penny Coin, 1797: King George III (1738–1820)
Category
Coins and medals
Date
Unknown
Materials
Bronze
Measurements
35 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
United Kingdom
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32489.1
Summary
George III penny, on obverse side with the head of George III in profile, wearing a laurel wreath: GEORGE III D.G REX. On the other side with the raised figure of Britannia: BRITANNIA / 1797.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.