 George III. Pattern Proof Cartwheel Halfpenny, 1797. Early Solo Bronzed Proof, 226.9 grains (14.7 grams). Laureate draped bust r., no pellet or dot after REX. Broad cartwheel border as on adopted Twopence and Penny. Rv. Britannia seated on rock, 3 dots on the rock at r., ship at sea has 3 stays from foremast to bowsprit. Plain edge. Peck 1157. Cameo Proof surfaces show a trivial mark or two. Brilliant Proof. (Est. $200-$300)
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