Lot 3153
George III (1760-1820), Copper Proof Halfpenny, 1770. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. III. REX. rev. struck en medaille, Britannia seated on globe left holding olive branch and spear, shield to rear, date in exergue, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITAN NIA. edge plain (Peck 895; S.3774). Attractively toned with hint of lustre and bluish colour, one tiny dig under breastplate, otherwise practically as struck, has been slabbed and graded by PCGS as PR65BN. Estimated Value $3,500 - UP
PCGS Certification 610325.65/80844304. At the time of writing we note that 16 pieces have been graded across both services of this the first year for the copper Halfpenny of George III, 50% of the population have graded finer.
The Latin legends translate as "George III King" on obverse, and on reverse "of the Britains."
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