George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Twopence, 1797 (late Soho), in bronzed-copper, draped bust right, wreath of 10 leaves and 4 berries, the last one small, k : · on lowest fold of drapery, brooch of 6 jewels, stops in legend partially blocked up, rev. Britannia seated left on rock above three rows of waves, small patch of sea behind, olive branch with 11 leaves, soho · and incuse triangle of dots on rock at right, ship with Union flag at stern, edge plain, 59.98g/6h (BMC 1068 [KT 2]; ‘Selig’ 1264; S 3776). Trifling spots, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck, reflective patina, rare [certified and graded NGC PF 63 BN] £1,200-£1,500

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

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Spink Auction 210, 6-7 October 2011, lot 448