George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Restrike Pattern Halfpenny, 1788, by W.J. Taylor after J.-P. Droz, in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right, eagle’s head below, rev. Britannia seated left on globe, 6h (BMC 1003 [R 18]; Selig 1348). Minor marks and traces of handling on reverse, otherwise virtually as struck, rare £350-400

Provenance: Goldberg Auction (Beverly Hills), 28 May 2006, lot 2312.

Slabbed in NGC holder, graded PF 63 BN; the marks on the reverse illustration are from the slab which is scratched