Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Auctions    
Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
Lot 2502

Great Britain. Pattern copper Farthing, 1798. George III. 
            P-1204. Early Soho issue. Engraved by Kuchler. Very scarce. The 
            classic predecessor to the issued currency coin of 1799, which 
            appeared without the large raised border used on the penny and 
            twopence coins, the legends incuse thereon, on both sides on this 
            pattern. 

            Estimated Value $700-850. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $625
             
Courtesy Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers, Beverly Hills, CA. www.goldbergcoins.com