The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Pattern Halfpenny, 1799 (late Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, from a currency obv. die, laureate bust right, wreath of 11 leaves, brooch of 6 square jewels, no stops in legend, k . on lowest fold of drapery, flaw by side of first g in legend, rev. Britannia seated left, no 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, 9.68g/6h (BMC 1247 [KH 25]; S 3778). Two small pits on King’s cheek and light cabinet friction behind his head, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck, very rare [certified and graded NGC PF 61 BN] £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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Bt KB Coins March 2009