Description
George III (1760-1820), Bronzed Copper Proof Halfpenny, Third issue, 1799, laureate and draped bust right, brooch with six square jewels, K on shoulder for Kuchler legend reads GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX. Rev. Britannia seated left with olive branch bearing 14 leaves, trident and shield has thin raised rim, ship to left with large flag and a raised line on the hull, legend BRITANNNIA above, date below, edge grained (BMC.1234. KH 16, plate 25). Dark proof lustrous tone, some carbon streaks and a little discoloration. Otherwise good extremely fine and a fine example of the Proof issue.
