Portsmouth, Thomas Sharp, Proof Halfpenny, 1797, in silver, Neptune crowning seated figure of Admiral Jervis, rev. legend in 7 lines, reading pursued, edge portsmouth halfpenny payable at thos sharps, 12.33g/6h (DH 62; BHM 434). Virtually as struck and lightly toned, very rare (£300-400)

Provenance:
M. Rasmussen FPL 8, Summer 2005 (39)