Coins and Historical Medals

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Restrike Pattern Penny, 1805, by W.J. Taylor after C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right, rev. Britannia seated left on rock, edge plain, 19.49g/6h (BMC 1296 [R 89]; Selig 1298). Minor double-striking on reverse, otherwise as struck with attractive orange patina [slabbed NGC PF 64 BN] £800-£1,000

Provenance: P. Pywell-Phillips Collection, Spink Auction 257, 30-1 October 2018, lot 467