Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Restrike Pattern Penny, 1805, by W.J. Taylor after C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right, rev. Britannia seated left, edge plain, 18.33g/6h (BMC 1294; Selig 1297). Two small spots of verdigris on reverse, otherwise as struck, rare (£200-250)