HistoricalCoins Research Sold Coins Search All winning bids are subject to a 10% buyer’s fee. Description 66, Lot: 183. George III. 1760-1820. Æ Halfpenny (29mm, 9.83 gm). First issue. Dated 1774. Estimate $150. Sold For $229 George III. 1760-1820. Æ Halfpenny (29mm, 9.83 gm). First issue. Dated 1774. Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Britannia seated left on globe, holding olive branch and spear, and leaning on ornamental oval shield. Peck 907; SCBC 3774. EF, brown patina. From the Paul McIlroy Collection. Copyright © CNG 2002 Developed by DataArt 2002 From CNG e-Auction #66, closed 11 June 2003, re-used By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.