Important British and World Coins and Banknotes, Numismatic Books

George III (1760-1820), Restrike Pattern Halfpenny, 1790, by W.J. Taylor after J.-P. Droz, in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right, eagle’s head on thunderbolt below, rev. Britannia seated left, paddle behind, edge plain, 13.10g/6h (BMC 990; Selig 1341). Usual light rust marks, otherwise extremely fine, rare (£180-220)