Coins and Historical Medals

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Restrike Pattern Farthing, 1797, by W.J. Taylor [after C.H. Küchler], in copper, laureate bust right, 3 berries in wreath, 2 leaves above brow, rev. Britannia seated left, soho on rock, ship with 3 stays from foremast to bowsprit, edge plain, 9.19g/6h (Cooke 338; BMC 1195 [R 69]; ‘Selig’ 1415). Good very fine, rare £150-£200

M.J. Roberts Collection