The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Halfpenny, 1806 (late Soho), in 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, 9.42g/12h (BMC 1364 [KH 36]; ‘Selig’ 1403; S 3781). Traces of small spot by i of georgius, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck, original colour in highlights, rare [certified and graded NGC PF 63 BN] £300-£400

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

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Colin Cooke FPL May 2002 (909); bt C.D. Cooke June 2002