Coins and Historical Medals

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern Penny, 1797 (early Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right, small letters and wreath on rim, rev. Britannia seated left on globe, date in exergue, small letters and wreath on rim, edge plain, 6h (BMC 1082 [KP 2]; Selig 1272). About as struck, rare [slabbed PCGS 64 BN and incorrectly labelled BMC 1085] £300-£400

Provenance: Auction World 18 (Tokyo), 19-20 October 2019, lot 3536