George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Halfpenny, 1806 (late Soho), in bronzed-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, raised lump touching hem of her robe, olive branch with 10 leaves and 3 berries, no line under soho, ship with 2 stays from foremast to bowsprit, edge centre-grained, 9.53g/12h (BMC 1361 [KH 35]; ‘Selig’ 1402, recté BMC 1361; S 3781). Small area of toning by trident prongs, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck; in original metal shells and with a ticket in a contemporary hand £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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SNC October 2002 (MC 1702), recté BMC 1361