George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Twopence, 1797 (late Soho), in copper, draped bust right, wreath of 10 leaves and 4 berries, the last one small, k : · on lowest fold of drapery which has several lapped areas, brooch of 6 jewels, stops in legend partially blocked up, rev. Britannia seated left on rock above three rows of waves, small patch of sea behind, olive branch with 11 leaves, soho · and incuse triangle of dots on rock at right, ship with Union flag at stern but much of the rigging worn away, edge plain, thin flan, 38.99g/6h (BMC 1076a [KT 3]; ‘Selig’ 1266; S 3776). Toning spot behind head, otherwise good extremely fine, very rare [certified and graded NGC PF 61 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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DNW Auction 46, 31 May 2000, lot 237 [for correct illustration see DNW 45, 256]; M.J. Martin Collection; bt M.J.M. June 2017