British Coins

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Proof Penny, 1797 (late Soho), in bronzed-copper, edge plain, 23.96g/12h (BMC 1109 [KP 14]; Selig –; Adams –; S 3777). Minor marks and striking flaws on rims, otherwise virtually as struck, rare £500-600

Provenance: DNW Auction 74B, 20 June 2007, lot 972.

Rather light in weight: most late Soho proofs weigh between 27.5 and 28 grams