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.
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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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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |