George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Penny, 1797 (late Soho), in bronzed-copper, obv. from a retouched currency die, small draped bust right, wreath of 11 leaves and 2 berries, upper one with distinct stem, tip of tie-riband points outwards, k · : on shoulder, large letters, rev. Britannia seated left on rock, olive branch with 10 leaves all attached, raised triangle of dots on rock at right, ship with 6 incuse gunports and an ensign at the stern, large letters, edge plain, 28.67g/6h (BMC 1125 [KP 18]; S 3777). Brilliant and virtually as struck, very rare [certified and graded NGC PF 64 BN] £500-£700

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

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M.J. Martin Collection, DNW Auction 124, 16 September 2014, lot 2639