British Coins

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern Penny, 1797 (late Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, large undraped bust right, rev. Britannia seated on globe, date in exergue, wreath with soho on ribbon below, small lettering, date in exergue, 12h (BMC 1095 or 1096 [KP 7]; Selig 1278 or 1279; Adams 9 or 11). Practically as struck £500-600

Provenance: ‘Cheshire’ Collection, Goldberg Auction 31 (Beverly Hills), 30 May-1 June 2005, lot 2482.

Slabbed in NGC holder, graded PF 65 BN and labelled P 1096