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Auction: 3011 - The Colin Adams Collection of British Pennies, Foreign Coins & Medals
Lot: 50

George III, Proof Penny, 1806, early Soho, by Conrad H Kuchler, struck in gilt copper, small laureate and draped bust facing right, date below, wreath of 11 leaves, faintly striated 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 1321 KP29 VS), tiny scratch on obverse field, black spot on rim, otherwise mint state and very scarce Estimate £ 200-300 Buckland, Dix and Wood, 15 December, 1995, lot 172

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