George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Proof Twopence, 1797 (late Soho), in gilt-copper, edge plain, 56.08g/6h (BMC 1067 [KT 2]; Selig 1262; S 3776). Area of gilding worn off on edge at 12 o’clock [cabinet friction], light spotting in fields, otherwise extremely fine and brilliant, rare £1,000-1,500

Change of Estimate now £2,000-2,500