George III Penny 1797 Soho Mint

Obverse
Laureate and draped bust of King George III right, legend around on raised rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIUS III·D:G·REX.
K

Unabridged legend: Georgius III Dei Gratia Rex

Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God King

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left, with trident and shield in left hand, olive branch in raised right hand, shield bearing Union flag resting on left, sea behind with ship on left, mint name below shield, legend above and date below on raised rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA

1797

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Edge
Plain

Mint
SOHO Soho Mint, Handsworth, England (1788-1850)

KM# 618, S3777

No edge bumps and clear fields, a nice example

GVF – AEF in places