BRITISH COINS.AN OLD COLLECTION OF BRITISH FARTHINGS. George III, Proof Copper Farthing, 1806, struck in bronzed copper from rusty dies, long haired laureate and draped bust right, K on shoulder, two berries in wreath, brooch of five jewels, date below, rev Britannia seated left, K below, SOHO in raised letters on rock to right, ship to left, waves below, BRITANNIA, edge plain (Peck 1404; S 3782). Toned, as struck and very rare.
ex Dr E A Johnstone collection, 1973, collection purchased by A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd, coin sold to Colin Cooke
ex Colin Cooke collection, 12 May 2006, lot 285, with old collector's ticket
Estimate: £800-1000