George I (1714-27), silver Proof Farthing, 1718, laureate and cuirassed bust right, Latin legend within linear and toothed border surrounding both sides, GEORGIVS. REX., rev. struck en medaille, Britannia seated left on globe with shield, holding palm branch and spear, date in exergue, BRITAN NIA., weight 4.43g (Peck 790; S.3661). Toned with handling and surface marks both sides, a bold fine and rare.
Provenance:
Ex Late Hiram Brown, part one, Dix Noonan and Webb, Auction 147, 12th June 2018, lot 425.