British and World Coins, Historical Medals

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Proof Farthing, 1799 (late Soho), in bronzed-copper, edge obliquely grained, 6.16g/6h (Cooke 296; BMC 1273 [KF 8]; Selig –). Spot in front of King’s nose and other light handling marks, otherwise extremely fine £150-£180

Provenance: Baldwin vault; Baldwin Auction 52, 25 September 2007, lot 613; I. Sawden Collection, DNW Auction 197, 12 October 2021, lot 72 [from Baldwin]