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1805 GEORGE III IRELAND PROOF ENGRAILED EDGE ...

A rare and well-preserved example of GEORGIAN from Soho (Birmingham), 1805, noted for its craftsmanship, material quality, and historical relevance.

1805 George III Ireland Proof Penny The Finest. Top Pop. NGC - Proof 66 Ultra Cameo\nDate:1805\nType: George III Ireland Proof Penny\nMint: Soho (Birmingham)\nMaterial: Gilt Copper\nQuality: NGC - PF66 ULTRA CAMEO\nSpink: 6620\nDescription: Engrailed edge. With original metal shells, as supplied by the mint. This coin is the equal finest certified with the coveted Ultra Cameo designation.\n\n1805 IRELAND COPPER-GILT ENGRAILED EDGE PENNY\nIreland, George III (1760-1820), gilt copper Proof Penny, 1805, laureate and draped bust right, K raised on truncation for engraver Conrad Heinrich Kuchler, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding both sides, GEORGIUS III. D: G. REX. rev. crowned harp of nine strings, date below, HIBERNIA. above (DF 593; S.6620). Toned with underlying brilliance, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as PF64 66 ULTRA CAMEO\n\nThe Latin legends translate as on obverse ''George III, by the grace of God, King'' and on the reverse ''of Irela...nd.''# Incredibly vibrant and majestic, this glistening Gem exudes tremendous appeal with highly mirrored fields and immensely frosted devices. It is difficult to imagine encountering a more astounding representative.

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Reference

SA1206879

Origin

Soho (Birmingham), 1805

Period

GEORGIAN

Rarity

High

Condition

Excellent — see description