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BM01803
George III 1797 proof Penny, Soho Mint issue, eleven leaf obverse
George III (1760-1820), copper Proof Penny, 1797, laureate and draped bust right, eleven leaves in wreath, K.: raised on truncation for engraver C H Kuchler, tie ribbon points outwards, Latin legend incuse on raised border surrounding both sides, GEORGIUS III. D: G. REX. rev. Britannia seated left on rock with trident and shield, holding olive branch, ship sailing right to left, SOHO raised on rock below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIA, date below, weight 28.29g (Peck 1123 KP17; S.3777). Toned, practically as struck, rare.
The Latin legends translate as on obverse "George III, by the grace of God, King" and on the reverse "of Britain"