George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Penny, 1797 (late

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, 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, 28.30g/6h (BMC 1121 [KP 17]; ‘Selig’ 1285; S 3777). Surface marks both sides and excess of metal on rim by s of georgius, otherwise nearly extremely fine, rare £300-£400.

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