George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern Halfpenny, 1797 (early Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in gilt-copper, laureate bust right, 3 berries in wreath, rev. Britannia seated left, ship with 3 stays from foremast to bowsprit, edge obliquely grained, 6h (BMC 1152 [KH 6]; Selig 1373). Brilliant and virtually as struck, rare [slabbed NGC PF 63 Ultra Cameo] £1,000-£1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Coins from the Collection of Ian Sawden.

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Provenance: DNW Auction 111, 12-13 June 2013, lot 610