George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Twopence, 1797, draped bust right, wreath of 10 leaves and 4 equal-sized berries, k · : on lowest fold of drapery, brooch of 6 jewels, rev. Britannia seated left on rock above two rows of waves, olive branch with 11 leaves, soho and incuse triangle of dots on rock at right, ship with ensign at stern, 57.79g/6h (BMC 1077 [KT 4]; ‘Selig’ 1097; S 3776). Cut across Britannia’s face, otherwise extremely fine with dark patina and attractive surfaces £300-£400

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

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St James’s Auction 24, 23 September 2013, lot 258