George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Pattern Penny, 1797 (late Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in copper, large undraped bust right, rust marks on neck, breast and hair, fine hook of hair looping onto lower neck, wreath of 10 leaves and 5 berries, k : · on shoulder, small letters, large flaw through r of rex, rev. Britannia seated left on rock, no k, ship with 5 relief gunports, small letters, marked flaw across 9 of date, edge plain, 28.78g/12h (BMC 1106 [KP 12]; Adams 14-15]). Virtually as struck with a little original colour and attractive surfaces, very rare [certified and graded NGC PF 64 BN] £800-£1,000

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 July 2009