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Auction: 3011 - The Colin Adams Collection of British Pennies, Foreign Coins & Medals
Lot: 56

George III, Proof Penny, 1806, early Soho, struck in copper, small laureate and draped bust facing right, date below with imperfect 1 and 0, wreath of 11 leaves, plain riband with 2 loops and 2 loose ends, 9 jewelled brooch, K. on shoulder, beaded border both sides, georgius iii. d: g. rexrev. struck en medaille, Britannia seated to left on rock amidst waves, olive branch of 11 leaves and 3 berries in right hand, left hand clasps trident with shield, one horizontal line below hand, K to left of shield, soho raised on rock to right, ship with 3 stays sailing to left, britanniarum above, edge,grained (Peck 1327 KP31 S), spot by first N on reverse, otherwise mint state Estimate £ 150-200 Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1995, item 293

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