Auction Catalogue

18 March 2015

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Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

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№ 493

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18 March 2015

Hammer Price:
£360

Coins, George III, First issue, Proof Halfpenny, 1786, in bronzed-copper, similar, but from different dies, edge grained, 8.11g/6h (Prid. 31A; S 7414b; KM. 8; cf. Caine 2737). Some weakness in hair behind bust perhaps indicative of a slightly later striking, extremely fine £200-250

Provenance: Bt Seaby 1963