George III (1760-1820), Gilt Copper Proof Halfpenny, 1805. Laureate and draped bust right, K raised on truncation for engraver Conrad Heinrich Kuchler, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding both sides, GEORGIUS III. D: G. REX. rev. crowned harp of nine strings, date below, HIBERNIA. above (DF 599; S.6621). Toned with underlying brilliance, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as PF65. Estimated Value $750
NGC Certification 4928202-005.
At the time of writing currently the highest graded copper gilt proof 1805 Halfpenny at NGC with only two graded finer at PCGS. The Latin legends translate as on obverse "George III, by the grace of God, King" and on the reverse "of Ireland."