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

             
            Lot 2489Great Britain. Pattern Halfpenny, Undated (c.1790). 
            Peck-994. Bronze. By Droz. A pattern featuring a Nude version of 
            Britannia seated, pointing left, paddle behind shield; no legend. 
            Peck describes this coin as excessively rare, but in this high 
            graded, the piece is practically unobtainable. NGC graded Proof 66 
            Brown. 
            Estimated Value $1,500-1,750. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $1,350
             
Courtesy Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers, Beverly Hills, CA. www.goldbergcoins.com