British and World Coins

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Proof Penny, 1797 (late Soho), in gilt-copper, edge plain, 28.86g/6h (BMC 1117 [KP 16]; Selig –; Adams 22, this coin; S 3777). Light hairlines, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck £600-800

Provenance: DNW Auction 45, 1 March 2000, lot 260; C. Adams Collection, Spink Auction 164, 23 July 2003, lot 22