Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Restrike Proof Penny, 1806, in copper, edge centre-grained, 20.82g/6h (BMC 1349; Selig 1310). Minor surface marks, otherwise as struck, rare (£250-300)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Norwich Collection.

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Provenance:
Bt Cormier 1970.

The rev. die was later used by the Heaton mint for the copper penny token of Annand, Smith & Co, Melbourne