The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Halfpenny, 1806 (late Soho), in bronzed-copper, laureate bust right, faint flaw developing from first g in legend, rev. Britannia seated left, olive branch with 3 berries, small raised lump touching hem of the robe behind her heel, edge centre-grained, 9.46g/12h (BMC 1359 [KH 34]; S 3781). Usual feint die flaw in date area, virtually as struck and most attractive, rare [previously certified and graded NGC PF 64 BN] £400-£500

This item has been graded by NGC and has been awarded grade PF64.

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

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H. Hardcastle Collection, Spink Auction 20106, 10 November 2020, lot 2892, recté BMC 1359; Spink Auction 21006, 7 July 2021, lot 403, recté BMC 1359