1 Penny - George III

Issuer The Bahamas
Year 1806-1807
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound (Before 1966)
Composition Copper
Weight 10.00 g
Diameter 28.00 mm
Thickness 2.00 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Conrad Heinrich Küchler
In circulation to 1825
Reference(s) KM#1, Pr#1-3
Obverse description Bust of the King George III turned to the right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GEORGIUS III·D:G·REX. 1806
Reverse description Full rigged ship sailing right, motto in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BAHAMA EXPULSIS PIRATIS RESTITUTA COMMERCIA
(Translation: Pirates defeated, commerce restored)
Edge Engrailed
Mint
Mintage 1806 - - 120 000
1806 - Proof -
1806 - Restrike, Plain Edge - Proof -
1807 - Proof -
Numisquare ID 1485504230
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