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George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern Halfpenny, 1788 (late Soho), by J.-P. Droz, in brown gilt-copper, from the same dies as previous, edge render to cesar the things which are cesars, 16.08g/6h (BMC 966 [DH 11]; Selig 1333). Minor hairlines and a light graze in front of neck, otherwise extremely fine and brilliant
£350-400

Provenance: S.N. Rolfe Collection, Baldwin Auction 65, 4-5 May 2010, lot 1420