Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern Halfpenny, 1797 (early Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in copper, laureate bust right, 2 berries in wreath, rev. Britannia seated left, ship with 3 stays from foremast to bowsprit, edge plain, 14.13g/6h (BMC 1157 [KH 7]; Selig 1375). Scuffed and marked from circulation, reverse edge knock at 12 o’clock, otherwise about very fine, rare £80-£100

Provenance: Warwick & Warwick Auction 630 (Warwick), 11 February 2009, lot 193