George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Proof Farthing, 1799 (late Soho), in bronzed-copper, edge obliquely grained, 7.26g/6h (Cooke 300; BMC 1277 [KF 10]; Selig 1430; S 3779). Trifling surface marks, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck £200-£260

Provenance: Bt Colin Cooke