George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, 1790 (early Soho), pattern in bronzed-copper, by J.P. Droz, laureate bust right, rev. Britannia seated left on globe, edge render to cesar the things which are cesars: followed by two trefoils and a v ornament, 16.19g/6h (BMC 971 [DH 14]; Selig 1336). Good extremely fine £300-£400

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 November 1991