George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Penny, 1806, draped bust right with wreath of 11 leaves, no hair curl to right of tie-knot, brooch of 9 jewels, k · on lowest fold of striated shoulder drapery, rev. Britannia seated left on rock, olive branch with 11 leaves and 3 berries, ship with long central pennant, 18.88g/6h (BMC 1343 [KP 38]; Adams 66, this coin; S 3780). Brilliant and virtually as struck, obverse with full original colour, reverse diffused, scarce [certified and graded NGC MS 64 RB] £200-£260

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

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C. Adams Collection, Spink Auction 164, 23 July 2003, lot 66