Details
Pattern Penny, 1797 (early Soho), by C H Kuchler, struck in bronzed copper, small laureate, draped bust right, K.: on truncation, small lettering, GEORGIUS III.D:G.REX., laurel branches and rosettes below, on broad raised rim, rev. inverted, helmeted Britannia seated left on globe, trident in right hand, shield and olive sprig in left, date in exergue, sea and ship to left and to right, K. in relief below shield, small lettering, BRITANNIA, floral ornaments either side and laurel branches below, tie riband with SOHO incuse, all on broad raised rim, edge plain (P.1082 KP2), surface marks both sides, some pitting on reverse field, good very fine, rare
Provenance
T Bliss, Sotheby, 22 March 1916, lot 732 (part)
V M Brand, dispersed post mortem from 1932
Mrs E M H Norweb, Spink Auction 48, 13 November 1985, lot 556
V M Brand, dispersed post mortem from 1932
Mrs E M H Norweb, Spink Auction 48, 13 November 1985, lot 556