George III (1760-1820), Restrike Pattern Halfpenny, 1790, by W.J. Taylor after J.-P. Droz, in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right, eagle’s head on thunderbolt below, rev. Britannia seated left on globe, paddle behind, edge plain, 14.84g/6h (BMC 990 [R 10]; Selig 1341). Usual light rust marks, minor spotting, otherwise extremely fine, rare £240-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Copper Coins from the Collection Formed by the Late George Bates.

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Provenance: Bt I. Davidson April 2004