British Coins from the Collection of Ian Sawden

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern Halfpenny, 1797 (early Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in copper, laureate bust right, 2 berries in wreath, rev. Britannia seated left, ship with 3 stays from foremast to bowsprit, edge plain, 14.32g/6h (BMC 1157 [KH 7]; Selig 1375). Tiny nick on neck and a spot in front of Britannia’s face, otherwise extremely fine, rare £340-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Coins from the Collection of Ian Sawden.

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Provenance: Baldwin vault; Baldwin Auction 55, 7 May 2008, lot 2416