Great Britain Silver & Bronze
Lot 1359 Great Britain Silver & Bronze
Estimate $400
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SOLD $440
GEORGE III, pattern halfpenny, 1795, by C.H. Kuchler, in copper, obv. undraped laureate head to right, two berries in wreath, SOHO incuse on broad rim, rev. by J.P. Droz, Brittania seated on globe to left, date below, plain edge, (Peck 1042). Delightful brilliant red and blue tone, about as struck, nearly uncirculated and rare.
Ex. Capt. Ronald D. Wills Collection, Glendinings, London, December 6-8, 1938 (lot 627 part) and Dr. E.A. Johnstone, purchased by A.H. Baldwin (c.1973) and Spink Auctions, London, Sale 95, November 25 1992, (lot 327).
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