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Auction: 3011 - The Colin Adams Collection of British Pennies, Foreign Coins & Medals
Lot: 23

George III, Proof Penny, 1797, late Soho, struck in bronzed copper, small laureate and draped bust facing right, wreath of 10 leaves and 2 berries, top tie riband at rear point downwards, ermined borders indistinct on drapery, K.: on shoulder, within broad raised rim with large incuse legend, georgius iii . d : g . rex. rev.inverted die axis, Britannia seated to left on rock amidst waves, .: incuse on rock, olive branch of 10 leaves all attached in right hand, left hand clasps trident with shield, soho raised below shield, ship sailing at left with 6 incuse gunports, ensign at stern, all within broad raised rim with date below and large incuse legend, britannia (Peck 1118 KP16 VS), two tiny digs on obverse field, toned practically as struck and very scarce Estimate £ 300-400 Croydon Coin Auction, 9 September 1997, lot 42

Sold for
£260