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Auction: 3011 - The Colin Adams Collection of British Pennies, Foreign Coins & Medals
Lot: 69

George III, Restrike Proof Penny, 1806, by W J Taylor after Kuchler, struck in bronzed copper, small laureate and draped bust facing right, date below, no extra hair curl, 9 jewelled brooch, beaded border both sides, georgius iii. d: g. rexrev. inverted die axis, 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, rust spot in legend, edge, plain (Peck 1350 R97 S) toned as struck with associated rust marks and flaws, scarce Estimate £ 100-150

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