Lot 305
George III (1760-1820), Proof Farthing, 1799, struck in silver

Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 120 | C25001
Auction: 12 March 2025 at 10:00 GMT
£3,840
Description
George III (1760-1820), Proof Farthing, 1799, struck in silver, laureate and draped bust right, tiny dot on shoulder on raised line, date below. Rev inverted die axis, Britannia seated left on rocks with shield, trident and olive branch, ship to left, waves below, Britannia above, 1. farthing. below, edge plain (BMC 1283; S.3779). Virtually as struck some minor marks only. Extremely rare.

