George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Penny, 1806 (late Soho), in bronzed-copper, draped bust right with wreath of 11 leaves, brooch of 9 jewels, k · on lowest fold of striated shoulder drapery, date figures all perfect, rev. Britannia seated left on rock, single horizontal line below her left hand, rust spots on drapery over left leg, olive branch with 11 leaves and 3 berries, k and soho below, ship with no gunports, 2 stays from foremast to bowsprit, line flaw from second a in britannia to border, edge centre-grained, 19.03g/12h (BMC 1323 [KP 30]; ‘Selig’ 1300; Adams 52; S 3780). Brilliant mint state, most attractive [certified and graded NGC PF 63 BN] £500-£600

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

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SNC December 2001 (MC 1218)