British Coins from the Collection of Ian Sawden

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Proof Halfpenny, 1799, · on truncation, 5 gunports, ship with tall masts, edge obliquely grained, 12.80g/6h (BMC 1253 [KH 26]; Selig –; S 3778). Scratch from King’s eye to rim and other scratches on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and very rare £200-£260

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 200