The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Halfpenny, 1806 (late Soho), in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right, wreath of 11 leaves, brooch of 8 jewels, third and sixth broken off, k on shoulder, feint line flaw extending right from base of 6 in date, rev. Britannia seated left, olive branch with 10 leaves and 2 berries, no line under soho, ship with 2 stays from foremast to bowsprit, edge centre-grained, 9.57g/12h (BMC 1363 [KH 36]; S 3781). A few small carbon spots, otherwise extremely fine £180-£220

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

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H. Brown Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 147, 12-14 June 2018, lot 450