The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Farthing, 1799 (late Soho), in gilt-copper, laureate bust right, brooch with 6 irregular jewels, large pellet on shoulder, line flaw extending below g of gratia, rev. Britannia seated left, olive branch with 8 attached leaves, edge centre-grained, 6.43g/6h (BMC 1275 [KF 9]; Cooke 298; ‘Selig’ 1429; S 3779). Light spotting in denomination area, some light hairlines, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, scarce £400-£500

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

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E. Rogers Collection; Colin Cooke FPL 48, February 2004 (875)