A George III Copper Halfpenny, 1806

A George III Copper Halfpenny, 1806
A British George III copper halfpenny dated 1806, corresponding to the fourth issue of this reign and catalogued as KM662. The obverse features a right-facing laureate bust of King George III, inscribed with GEORGIUS III D.G. REX. above the date 1806. The reverse depicts a seated figure of Britannia facing left, holding a trident, with the inscription BRITANNIA along the upper edge. The coin is struck in copper and was produced at the Soho Mint, Birmingham.

The coin displays a heavily worn and pitted surface with a dark, aged patina reflecting historical circulation. Significant loss of detail is evident on both the obverse portrait and the reverse figure of Britannia, with notable pitting across the reverse field.