Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Proof Penny, 1806, in copper, edge centre-grained, 18.83g/6h (BMC 1335; S 3780; Selig –). Dull, dusty surfaces, nearly extremely fine, rare (£100-120)

BMC does not record an example in this finish on an ordinary flan

This is an early strike of a currency coin, BMC 1342, with a finish similar to that described in BMC p.366