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George III (1760-1820) Pre-1816 issues, Proof Farthing, 1799 (late Soho), in gilt-copper, flaw attached to g of gratia, r of farthing with blocked loop, edge grained, 6.40g (BMC 1269; Selig 1427). Light marks in obverse field and rim bruise by 99 of date, otherwise extremely fine (£80-100)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Coins formed by Edward Judson.

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Provenance:
Sotheby Auction, 13 November 1967, lot 196 (part).

Die-axis 6h