George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Restrike Pattern Halfpenny, 1790, by W.J. Taylor from dies by J.-P. Droz, in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right, eagle’s head below, rev. Britannia seated left, paddle behind, edge plain, 15.15g/12h (BMC 989 [R 9]; cf. Selig 1340). Usual flaws encountered with this die-pairing, brilliant and virtually as struck, very rare £360-400

Sold with old PCGS slab tag, graded PR 67