The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Taylor Workshop, London, Restrike Pattern Farthing, 1806, by W.J. Taylor after C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right with long hair, 2 berries in wreath, brooch with 5 jewels, large raised k on shoulder, rev. Britannia seated left, hair unwaved, olive branch with 9 leaves [7 detached], raised flaw on rim at 2 o’clock filed down, edge plain, 5.02g/6h (BMC 1404 [R 103]; Cooke 285). Virtually as struck, rare [certified and graded NGC PF 63 BN] £300-£400

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

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J. Bigrig Collection, Colin Cooke FPL 76, August 2013 (461)