1561. HANOVER. George III. 1760-1820. AR Half Dollar (32mm, , 12h). Emergency issue. Oval countermark of George III on obverse of 1794 Madrid 4 Reales of Carlos IV of Spain. ESC 611; SCBC 3767. In NGC slab, graded AU-55, toned. ($750)
Extremely Rare 1796 ‘Pingo’ Halfpenny
1562. HANOVER. George III. 1760-1820. Pattern CU Halfpenny (29mm, 5.93 g, 6h). Unsigned, but attributed to T. Pingo. Dated 1796. Laureate, draped, and armored bust left / Britannia seated left on globe, holding olive branch and pole; garnished Union shield below; 1796 in exergue. Peck 924; SCBC –. Choice EF, rich brown surfaces, with attractive luster around the devices, usual areas of striking weakness. Extremely rare. ($3000)
1563. HANOVER. George III. 1760-1820. Bronzed Proof CU Twopence (40mm, 53.62 g, 5h). Second issue – ‘Cartwheel’ coinage. Soho mint. Dated 1797. Laureate and draped bust right / Britannia seated left on rock pile, holding olive branch and trident; Union shield below; at a distance to left, ship under sail right upon sea. Peck 1075; SCBC 3776. Superb EF. Very rare. ($1000) Ex St. James 11 (8 May 2009), lot 203.
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