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Auction: 3011 - The Colin Adams Collection of British Pennies, Foreign Coins & Medals
Lot: 22

George III, Proof Penny, 1797, late Soho, struck in gilt 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 1117 KP16 VR), a few very light surface marks, as struck and very rare Estimate £ 500-600 Dix, Noonan & Webb, 1 March 2000, lot 260

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