George III silver Proof Restrike 1/2 Penny 1797-SOHO PR63 NGC, Soho mint, KM-PnB64, Peck-1163 (VR). Struck on 3mm flan. By W.J. Taylor after Küchler. A very rare later striking from reworked original dies that, while very skillfully produced--showing reflectivity in the fields that approaches Soho Mint quality--displays recutting on much of George III's hair as well as the "K" on his bust and "SOHO" on the reverse. This piece, very attractively toned, exhibits lively copper-gold and royal-blue patina over the obverse centers, with mostly gray-brown reverse surfaces. Only minor handling is observed. Contemporary correspondence suggests that only 18-20 coins were struck per die that Taylor had acquired, and considering that restrikes were produced in various metals, that would suggest a mintage of no more than a few in silver.

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