The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Pattern Halfpenny, 1799 (late Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, from a currency obv. die, laureate bust right, wreath of 11 leaves, brooch of 6 square jewels, no stops in legend, k . on lowest fold of drapery, flaw by side of first g in legend, rev. Britannia seated left, small flaw under her right armpit, olive branch with 14 leaves, centre prong of trident to left of first limb of second n in legend, soho and raised triangle of dots on rock, ship with raised line along length of hull, shield with thin raised rim, edge centre-grained, 12.80g/6h (BMC 1246 [KH 24]; ‘Selig’ 1393; S 3778). Spot in reverse field, otherwise virtually as struck with reflective surfaces [certified and graded NGC PF 61 BN] £240-£300

This item has been graded by NGC and has been awarded grade PF61.

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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 3467)