George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Pattern Penny, 1797 (late Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in copper, large undraped bust right with retouched hair, wreath of 10 leaves and 5 berries, lower part of k . on shoulder, small letters, rev. Britannia helmeted, seated left on globe flanked by two ships, that on right indistinct, olive branch with 10 leaves, k . below shield, small letters, two olive branches with soho on rim, edge plain, 25.65g/6h (BMC 1097 [KP 7]). Light spotting in obverse field, otherwise extremely fine with a hint of original colour, very rare £600-£800

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

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Bt KB Coins June 2009