British Copper Coins from the Collection Formed by the Late George Bates

George III (1760-1820), Restrike Pattern Halfpenny, 1790, double rev., by W.J. Taylor after J.-P. Droz, in bronzed-copper, nude figure of Britannia seated left on globe, paddle behind shield, rev. draped figure of Britannia seated left with similar accoutrements, edge plain, 13.55g/12h (BMC 1021 [R 27]; Selig 1359). Usual rust marks and die flaws on reverse, extremely fine, rare £900-1,200

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 Spink April 2004