Coins, Historical Medals and Antiquities

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Proof Penny, 1797 (late Soho), in bronzed-copper, wreath with 10 leaves, edge plain, 29.26g/6h (BMC 1118 [KP 16]; Selig 1283; S 3777). Spotting in fields both sides, otherwise extremely fine £400-£460

Provenance: S.N. Rolfe Collection, Baldwin Auction 65, 4-5 May 2010, lot 1414, recté BMC 1118