Isle of Man 1798 penny

from Stack's Bowers 2016 ANA sale, lot 21068

This specimen was lot 21068 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it sold for $998.75. The catalog description^[1] noted, "ISLE OF MAN. Penny, 1798. George III (1760-1820). PCGS PROOF-65 BN Secure Holder. Second issue. Restrike. 'GEORGIVS III. D:G. REX. 1798' Laureate and draped bust of King George III facing right; Reverse: 'QVOCVNQVE IECERIS STABIT' Triune (type 1). A stunning piece with an even semi gloss patina in a rich orange brown color, and meticulously preserved surfaces." This is a Soho mint restrike; circulated specimens exist but are probably outnumbered by restrikes.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper.

Catalog reference: KM-11; Prid-18a; S-7415a; C-MG31D-040.

Source:

Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
Skingley, Philip, ed., Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Man & Lundy), Pre-Decimal Issues, 2nd edition, London: Spink & Son, 2003.
^[1]Ponterio, Richard, The August 2016 Anaheim ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.

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Isle of Man 1798 penny

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