George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, 1770, proof in copper, laureate and cuirassed bust right, rev. Britannia seated left, curved raised lines on scroll at base of shield, stop after legend, wide border teeth, edge plain, 12.05g/12h (BMC 895; Selig 1313; S 3774). Nearly extremely fine with attractive light tan patina £1,200-£1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Pattern and Proof Halfpence from the Paul Cattermole Collection.

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bt C.D. Cooke May 2010