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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, edge plain, 13.78g/12h (BMC 1003 [R 18]; Selig 1348). Nick by forehead, otherwise virtually as struck, rare £300-350

Provenance: H. Deane Collection; Baldwin Auction 52, 25 September 2007, lot 589