Penny 1806 Lot n° 31

Penny 1806, obverse laurel portrait of GEORGE III. reverse seated Britannia. King George III was the British monarch who reigned from 1760 to 1820. He is known for having been king during the American Revolution and for having suffered from mental disorders in later life. During his reign, Britain experienced significant economic growth and expanded its empire around the world. However, George III was also criticized for his unpopular policies and his handling of the American crisis, which ultimately led to the loss of the American colonies.