The Hardcastle Collection | PROOF 64 BROWN | George III (1760-1820), Pattern Twopence, 1805, in bronzed copper, by W J Taylor from Soho dies, laureate and draped bust right, K on truncation, rev. Britannia seated left, on a 5mm. thick flan, 59.31g, 6h (L&S 25; Selig 1270; Pywell-Phillips 466; Peck 1313), a hint of cabinet friction, otherwise a most imposing specimen, especially so as a proof, much as struck, scarce, in NGC holder, graded PF64 BN (Cert. #5878624-008) [Tied 1 of 6].
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500