The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Pattern Halfpenny, 1797 (early Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right, 3 berries in wreath, ermined fold of drapery projects downwards, rev. Britannia seated left, soho and triangle of dots on rock, ship with 3 stays from foremast to bowsprit, edge obliquely grained, 13.92g/6h (BMC 1153 [KH 6]). Spotting both sides and a reverse edge knock at 5 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine £240-£300

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

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SNC October 2008 (MC 3464)