Important British and World Coinsxx

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Restrike Pattern Halfpenny, 1788, by W.J. Taylor after J.-P. Droz, in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right, eagle on thunderbolt below, rev. Britannia seated left on globe, edge plain, 14.94g/12h (BMC 1003 [R 18]; Selig 1348). Virtually as struck, rare £300-400

Provenance: C.F. Chrico Jr Collection, Bowers & Merena Auction (Baltimore), 28 February-1 March 2008, lot 5418 [subsequently described in error as BMC 937, slabbed in NGC holder and graded PF65 BN]