BRITISH COINS, George III, Silver Restrike Pattern Farthing, 1806, by W J Taylor, larger laureate and draped bust right, three raised dots on shoulder, two berries in wreath, brooch of five jewels, date below, toothed border around rim, rev Britannia seated left with shield and trident, raised K below, ship sailing on left, beaded border around rim, edge plain with ruled line at junction with each rim, 6.07g (cf Peck 1406, R105; S 3782). Attractively toned, a little mottled, otherwise as struck and seemingly unique.
ex Spink, January 1982
ex Herman Selig Collection (Part II), Coins of George III, Spink Auction 131, 2 March 1999, lot 1441, illustrated on the colour plate
ex Spink Numismatic Circular, June 2001, Portrait Collection of Coins of George III, item G3245, front cover illustration
Estimate: £2800-3200