The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Pattern Halfpenny, 1799 (early Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in gilt-copper, laureate bust right, wreath of 11 leaves, brooch of 6 square jewels, no stops in legend, k . on lowest fold of drapery which has a prominent flaw near the neck-line, rev. Britannia seated left, small flaw under her right armpit, olive branch with 14 leaves, centre prong of trident to left of first limb of second n in legend, soho and raised triangle of dots on rock, ship with raised line along length of hull, shield with thin raised rim, edge centre-grained, 13.10g/6h (BMC 1233 [KH 16]; ‘Selig’ 1386; S 3778). Brilliant and practically as struck, attractive [certified and graded NGC PF 62] £500-£600

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

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Bt Spink August 2000