CNG 108, Lot: 1197. Estimate $500. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

HANOVER. George III. 1760-1820. Bronzed CU Pattern Penny (36mm, 29.63 g, 6h). Restrike issue. By W. Taylor after C. H. Küchler. Dated 1797. Laureate and draped bust right; K on truncation of arm / Helmeted Britannia seated left on globe, holding trident and olive branch; Union shield to right; in background to left, ship under sail right on sea; 1797 in exergue. Peck 1134. EF, attractive red-brown toning, spot in obverse field, a few minor handling marks. Rare.

From the Anthony Halse Collection of British Pattern Coins.