Important British and World Coinsxx

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Proof Farthing, 1799 (late Soho), in copper, edge centre-grained, 6.11g/6h (BMC 1274 [KF 8]; Cooke 297, this coin; S 3779). Handling marks and fields rather hairlined, otherwise brilliant and partially toned, rare £150-200

Provenance: M.A. Brigg Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction, 12 July 1943, lot 86 (part); Dr E.A. Johnstone Collection; C.D. Cooke Collection