The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Pattern Halfpenny, 1805 (early Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in copper, laureate bust right, wreath of 11 leaves, small flaw attached to top of loop of tie-riband, brooch of 8 square jewels, k : · on shoulder, rev. Britannia seated left, olive branch with 10 leaves and no berries, soho does not overlap shield, k to left, edge centre-grained, 9.10g/6h (BMC 1301 [KH 28]). Brilliant and practically as struck, very rare [certified and graded NGC PF 62 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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‘Gregory’ [Baldwin Basement] Collection, Part II, Baldwin Auction 47, 25 September 2006, lot 417; M.J. Martin Collection; bt M.J.M. August 2011