Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern Penny, 1797, by C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right, two olive branches below with m b on ribbon, rose each side, rev. Britannia seated left on globe, two olive branches below her with soho on ribbon, edge plain, 27.93g/6h (BMC 1082; Selig 1272). Spot of discolouration behind bust, otherwise as struck, rare (£300-350)