The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Penny, 1807, in bronzed-copper, draped bust right with wreath of 11 leaves, no hair curl to right of tie-knot, brooch of 9 jewels, k · on lowest fold of striated shoulder drapery, rev. Britannia seated left on rock, olive branch with 11 leaves and 3 berries, ship with short central pennant, edge centre-grained, 17.46g/6h (BMC 1345 [KP 39]; S 3780). Trifling spots on reverse, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck, extremely rare [certified and graded NGC PF 64 BN] £700-£900

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

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‘Alderly’ Collection, Colin Cooke Mailbid Sale, 18 January 2007 (28)