Great Britain
Proof Penny 1797 'Cartwheel' type (struck in gold) George III (1760-1820)
Final price
156 000 €
Starting price
80 000 €
Nominal
Medal
Lot number
477
Mint
Birmingham
Category
Coins and medals
Subcategory
World coins
Classification
Great Britain
Auction number
28
Weight
39 g
Diameter
35,9 mm
Rarity
RRR
Origin
Ex J. Marshall, Sotheby, 13 August 1875, #62; Maj. Gen. E. H. Gouldburn, Christie’s, 27 November 1962, #320; Ridgemount Collection, Spink auction 69, 20 April 1989, #357
Edge
Hladká hrana
Condition obverse
UNC
Condition reverse
UNC
Metal
Au
Author
C. H. Küchler, late Soho
Referencies
Mr Martin's survey, 'Collecting Soho Patterns and Proofs' (SNC July 2009, pp.107-18)
Note
Highly collectible piece with beautiful patina and mirror-like lustre in the fields. Old label included. From an old collection with a unique and documentable history.
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