George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Pattern mule Penny, 1806/1805 (late Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, draped bust right with wreath of 11 leaves, brooch of 10 jewels, k · on lowest fold of striated shoulder drapery, rev. Britannia seated left on rock, no stop after date, k placed higher to left of shield, foliage below, ship with large flag at stern, britanniarum, 1805, edge plain, 16.87g/6h (BMC 1338 [KP 35]; ‘Selig’ 1309 [= Adams 63]). Some mottled toning on reverse, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, extremely rare [certified and graded NGC PF 63 BN] £1,500-£2,000

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

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A. Scott Collection, Spink Auction 231, 22-3 September 2015, lot 451