George III (1760-1820), copper Penny, 1797, Soho mint, second issue, laureate and draped bust right, K:. raised on truncation for engraver C H Kuchler, legend incuse on raised rim, GEORGIUS III. D: G. REX. rev. Britannia seated left on rock with trident and shield, holding olive branch, ship sailing right to left, SOHO raised on rock below, date incuse on rim below, BRITANNIA. (Peck 1132; S.3777). A high-grade example with a rich dark tone, traces of lustre within the legends and rim, some of the usual die breaks on reverse. Graded by NGC as MS63 Brown.

NGC Certification 8220356-001.

The Latin legends translate as on obverse "George III, by the grace of God, King" and on the reverse "of the Britons."