George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Penny, 1797 (late Soho), in gilt-copper, from specially prepared currency dies, small draped bust right, ermined borders indistinct, wreath of 10 leaves and 2 berries, tip of tie-riband points downwards, k · : on shoulder, large letters, rev. Britannia seated left on rock, olive branch with 10 leaves all attached, triangle of dots on rock at right, ship with 6 incuse gunports and an ensign at the stern, large letters, edge plain, 29.17g/6h (BMC 1117 [KP 16]; Adams 22; S 3777). Spot below chin and tiny graze in reverse field, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck, fully reflective fields [certified and graded NGC PF 62 Ultra Cameo] £1,000-£1,500

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

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Spink Auction 202, 25 March 2010, lot 195