Davissons Ltd.
Auction 36 22 February 2017
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George III. 1760-1820. Copper farthing. 6.45 gm. 23 mm. Soho (Birmingham). 1799. His old laureate (3 berries in wreath) and cuirassed bust right; GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX around; 1799 below / Britannia seated left; BRITANNIA around: 1 FARTHING below; plain hull on the ship in the distance. Edge: grained in a deep groove. S. 3779. Peck 1251. Uncirculated; lightly toned; minor evidence of die work.
The Frank Robinson Collection.