George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Restrike Pattern Penny, 1797, by W.J. Taylor after C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, large laureate bust right, small letters, rev. Britannia seated left on globe, single ship at left, edge plain, 30.07g/6h (BMC 1142 [R 54]). Spot by King’s chin and surfaces dulled, otherwise extremely fine, very rare £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Ross King Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: M.J. Mangahas Collection, Spink Auction 75, 29 March 1990, lot 440