British and World Coins including Important Irish Coins from a Private Collection (Part I)

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern Halfpenny, 1788, by J.-P. Droz (late Soho), in brown-gilt copper, similar, edge lettered, 16.12g/12h (BMC 966 [DH 11]; Selig 1333). Some light surface marks, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck, several characteristic witness lines visible on reverse (£250-300)