British Coins

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Halfpenny 1770, proof in copper, laureate and cuirassed bust right, rev. Britannia seated left, curved raised lines on scroll at base of shield, stop after legend, wide border teeth, edge plain, 12.05g/12h (BMC 895; Selig 1313; S 3774). Nearly extremely fine with attractive light tan patina £800-£1,000

bt C.D. Cooke May 2010