George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern Halfpenny, 1797 (early Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in gilt-copper, laureate bust right, 2 berries in wreath, rev. Britannia seated left, ship with 3 stays from foremast to bowsprit, edge plain, 6h (BMC 1156 [KH 7]; Selig –). Brilliant and practically as struck, most attractive, rare [slabbed NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo] £1,800-£2,200

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

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Provenance: J.C. Hugon Collection, Heritage Auction 3019 (Chicago), 26-7 April 2012, lot 24636; DNW Auction 122, 2-3 April 2014, lot 444