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12 October 2021

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British Coins from the Collection of Ian Sawden

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№ 33 x

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12 October 2021

Hammer Price:
£550

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern Halfpenny, 1788 (late Soho), by J.-P. Droz, in brown-gilt copper, laureate bust right, rev. Britannia seated left on globe, leaf-and-berry pattern border to robe, edge render to cesar the things which are cesars :, 16.17g/12h (BMC 966 [DH 11]; Selig 1333). Brilliant and virtually as struck; in original felt-lined metal shells £500-£600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Coins from the Collection of Ian Sawden.

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Provenance: Warwick & Warwick Auction 630 (Warwick), 11 February 2009, lot 189