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George III (1760-1820) Pre-1816 issues, Proof Farthing, 1806 (late Soho), in copper, five olive leaves detached, edge grained, 4.65g (BMC 1391; Selig –). Minor verdigris spots on obverse, otherwise extremely fine with original colour, rare (£70-90)

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