George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Farthing, 1806 (late Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in copper, laureate bust right, side whisker curls in incuse lines, strand of hair overlaps two lowest leaves, brooch with 7 jewels, rev. Britannia seated left, hair unwaved, olive branch with 7 leaves [5 detached], edge with traces of centre-graining, 4.90g/6h (BMC 1391 [KF 14]; Cooke 281, this coin; Martin, SNC 2009, p.116, this coin listed; S 3782). Trifling spots on obverse, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck, most attractive, full original colour, very rare [certified and graded NGC PF 63 BN] £400-£500

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

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G. Kay Collection, Spink Auction 63, 28-9 March 1988, lot 147 (part); C.D. Cooke Collection FPL May 2006 (281); bt Cooke June 2006