George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, 1806 (late Soho), proof in copper, from currency dies [obv. altered], by C.H. Küchler, laureate bust right, k . on shoulder, brooch with eight jewels of which the uppermost is very small, rev. Britannia seated left, olive branch with 10 leaves and three berries, line under soho, edge centre-grained, 9.28g/12h (BMC 1371 [KH 42]; Selig 1406; S 3781). Extremely fine or better with subdued original colour
£200-£300

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

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bt R. Ingram July 2011