Great Britain 1806 ½ Penny • George III • Copper Coin • KM#662 • Britannia

 Struck in 1806 during the reign of King George III, this British halfpenny features a classical bust of the monarch on the obverse and Britannia seated with trident on the reverse. Composed of copper and issued under contract by the Soho Mint in Birmingham, this was part of the late Georgian-era coinage reforms.

Specifications:

• KM#: KM#662
• Country/Period: Great Britain — Georgian era
• Ruler: George III
• Denomination: Halfpenny (½d)
• Year/Date: 1806
• Mint: Soho Mint, Birmingham
• Composition: Copper
• Weight: 9.45 g (Numista verified)
• Diameter: 28.5–29 mm (Numista verified)
• Thickness: —
• Edge: Plain
• Shape: Round
• Alignment: Medal (↑↑)
• Mintage/Print run: Mintage not confirmed.

Condition: Clear date with visible legends, but portrait and reverse details show significant wear. Dark tone with surface marks consistent with heavy circulation.

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Why Buy:

• Issued under King George III during major coinage reform

• Over two centuries old — dated 1806

• Confirmed copper composition (Numista)

• Designed by the Soho Mint, a key player in early modern minting

• Part of the pre-Victorian British coinage system

• Ideal for British history or copper coin type sets

Sources:

Sources:
• Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2005 edition — KM#662
• Numista (entry: Great Britain Halfpenny 1806, KM#662) — Accessed Dec 2025
• NGC World Coin Price Guide — KM#662
• AllCoinValues (UK 1806 Halfpenny info) — Accessed Dec 2025
• 24Carat.co.uk — Historical context and Soho Mint