The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Farthing, 1806 (early 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 waved, olive branch with 7 leaves, edge centre-grained, 4.74g/6h (BMC 1388 [KF 13]; Cooke 278; ‘Selig’ 1438; S 3782). Two tiny spots on obverse, otherwise brilliant mint state, most attractive [certified and graded NGC PF 65 BN] £300-£360

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

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Bt D. Craddock November 2005