Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

George III (1760-1820), Restrike Pattern Halfpenny, 1799, by W.J. Taylor after C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, crowned bust right, rev. Britiannia seated left, edge plain, 13.22g/6h (BMC 1258 [R 78]; Selig 1394). Light die flaws on reverse, extremely fine, rare £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Copper Coins from the Collection Formed by the Late George Bates.

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Provenance: Christie’s Auction, 7-8 May 1980, lot 573