George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Halfpenny, 1806 (late Soho), in copper, from currency dies [obv. altered], laureate bust right, wreath of 11 leaves, brooch of 8 jewels of which the uppermost is very small, k . on shoulder, rev. Britannia seated left, olive branch with 10 leaves and 3 berries, line under soho, ship with long pennant and incuse gunports, edge centre-grained, 9.38g/12h (BMC 1371 [KH 42]; ‘Selig’ 1406; S 3781). Very light spotting on obverse, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, sharp rims, scarce [certified and graded NGC PF 63 BN]
£200-£260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins.

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SNC June 1993 (3633); B. Nicholson Collection, Part IV, Colin Cooke FPL 2003 (305); bt C.D. Cooke March 2004