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Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
             

             
            Lot 2485Great Britain. Penny, 1797. S.3777. George III. Just the 
            currency issue, but the first ever British copper penny. This piece 
            was intended to circulate widely, and practically all specimens of 
            this date are flat or worn badly. This piece has fresh mint luster, 
            and has never seen circulation in over 200 years. NGC graded MS-61 
            Brown. 
            Estimated Value $600-700. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $1,050
             


          








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