Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Auctions    
Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
             

             
            Lot 2490Great Britain. Pattern copper Halfpenny, 1790. George III. 
            P-971, design by Droz. Bronzed. Rare. Edge unreadable in the slab. 
            The standard pattern of this style, known in many varieties; one of 
            many which led eventually to the accepted design struck in 1799 at 
            Soho. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown. 
            Estimated Value $425-475. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $450
             
Courtesy Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers, Beverly Hills, CA. www.goldbergcoins.com