The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Farthing, 1806 (late Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right, side whisker curls in incuse lines, strand of hair overlaps two lowest leaves, brooch with 7 jewels, rev. Britannia seated left, hair unwaved, olive branch with 7 leaves [5 detached], edge centre-grained, 4.66g/6h (BMC 1390 [KF 14]; Cooke 280; S 3782). Tiny obverse rim nick at 6 o’clock, otherwise virtually as struck, reflective fields, rare £340-£400

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

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Colin Cooke FPL 47, November 2003 (896)