Auction Catalogue

30 April 2009

Starting at 11:00 AM

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British and World Coins

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 165 x

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30 April 2009

Hammer Price:
£300

George III (1760-1820), Proof Penny, 1797, a trial striking of the obv. in porcelain, 18.08g (cf. BMC KP17; Adams 44, this coin). About extremely fine, as made; labels adhering to the back
£100-150

Provenance: Croydon Coin Auctions, 22 July 1997, lot 60; C. Adams Collection, Spink Auction 164, 23 July 2003, lot 44 (part)