Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Auctions    
Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
             

             
            Lot 2505Great Britain. Pattern penny, 1805. George III, Soho issue. 
            P-12954; restrike by Taylor of the Kuchler dies. Plain edge. No 
            currency penny was struck in this year, only these patterns as 
            Proofs, looking forward to the issue of 1806-07. Gorgeous light 
            mahogany-brown bronzed surfaces. NGC graded Proof 65 Brown. 
            Estimated Value $1,250-1,600. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $1,500
             
Courtesy Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers, Beverly Hills, CA. www.goldbergcoins.com