George III (1760-1820), Soho coinage, Proof Penny, 1805, in copper, edge centre-grained, 17.82g/6h (S 6620). Light traces of handling on reverse, otherwise virtually as struck, obverse with much original colour £240-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Irish Coins from the C.J. Boismason Collection.

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Provenance: J.T. McFarlane Collection, Spink Auction 27, 16 March 1983, lot 67 (part), recté an original striking

This is an original Proof, not a restrike