British Coins

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Proof Penny, 1797 (late Soho), in gilt-copper, obv. from a retouched currency die, small draped bust right, wreath of 11 leaves and 2 berries, upper one with distinct stem, tip of tie-riband points outwards, k · : on shoulder, large letters, rev. Britannia seated left on rock, olive branch with 10 leaves all attached, incuse triangle of dots on rock at right, ship with 6 incuse gunports and an ensign at the stern, large letters, edge plain, 28.94g/6h (BMC 1121 [KP 17]; ‘Selig’ 1285; Adams 25, this coin; S 3777). Surface marks both sides and excess of metal on rim by s of georgius, otherwise extremely fine, rare £700-£900

C. Adams Collection, Spink Auction 164, 23 July 2003, lot 25