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Auction: 3011 - The Colin Adams Collection of British Pennies, Foreign Coins & Medals
Lot: 57

George III, Proof Penny, 1806, early Soho, struck in bronzed copper, small laureate and draped bust facing right, flaw on drapery, date below, wreath of 11 leaves, riband with 2 loops and 2 loose ends, 10 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, two horizontal lines below hand, K to left of shield, soho raised on rock to right, ship sailing to left, striated flag at stern, britanniarum above, edge,grained (Peck 1328 KP32 S), two light spots on reverse, otherwise as struck and scarce Estimate £ 150-200

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