George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern Halfpenny, 1790 (late Soho), by J.-P. Droz, in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right, rev. Britannia seated left on globe, edge render to cesar the things which are cesars, 16.37g/6h (BMC 971 [DH 13]; Selig 1336). Light cabinet wear on reverse, otherwise as struck, rare £300-350

Provenance: DNW Auction 72, 13 December 2006, lot 258