Halfpenny 1799 Bronzed Copper Proof with grained edge, Late Soho striking, Peck 1237, KH18, Obverse: Crowned Bust, upper arm of the E of GEORGIUS appears weak and almost broken, Reverse: Striking defect in the field below 99 the field sloping upwards towards the rim, the classic characteristics of this rare type, nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Dr.T.Aitken Collection, previously purchased from Spink, (sold Colin Cooke 1996), Ex-Nicholson Collection 2003 (BN325), Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 1021 hammer price £400
Halfpenny 1799 Pattern in Copper Peck 1235 KH16 Toned UNC with some contact marks, the fields retaining prooflike quality, compares favourably with the example sold in the Nicholson collection
Halfpenny 1799 GiltPattern KH16 in Gilt Obverse with K. on Shoulder, Brooch with 6 jewels etc. Reverse Middle prong of Trident points left of first limb of N, Britannia has a small raised lump under her armpit etc. Proof like Unc with some light spots and surface marks, retaining much original brilliance
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