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1808 penny value - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

penny

George III

1808 proof

What is a 1808 British penny coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1808 penny from the UK.

Thought to be unique, a

1808 United Kingdom penny

(proof) was recently sold for

£130,000 by RAS coins.

  

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

1808 United Kingdom penny reverse

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1808 United Kingdom penny obverse

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The obverse features the robed laureate

bust of King George III facing right.

The legend reads: 'GEORGIUS III D:G REX.'

images courtesy of M. Rasmussen

Notes:

SOHO mintmark below shield.

Last King George III era UK penny.

Monarch King George III
Edge plain
Weight 18.9 grams
Diameter 35 mm
Comp copper
Minted Soho, Handsworth, England
Mintage
Scarcity thought to be unique

 

Obverse Conrad Kuchler
Reverse Conrad Kuchler


1808 United Kingdom

penny specifications


1808 United Kingdom

penny design

The 1808 United Kingdom penny reverse

shows Britannia seated facing left, holding

an olive branch and a trident, with a shield

resting beside.


A small ship lies in the left background.


The legend reads 'BRITANNIA'.

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VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated