George IV (1820-1830), 1826, proof in bronzed copper, by W. Wyon (the bust after Sir Francis Chantrey), laureate bust left, rev. Britannia seated right, two incuse lines on saltire, 9.66g/12h (BMC 1434; S 3824). Good extremely fine but light scratch in field behind head, scarce £150-£200

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

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B. Nicholson Collection; bt C.D. Cooke April 1999