The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Penny, 1797, small draped bust right, wreath of 10 leaves and 2 berries, tip of tie-riband points downwards, k · : on shoulder, large letters, rev. Britannia seated left on rock, olive branch with 10 leaves all attached, incuse triangle of dots on rock at right, ship with 6 incuse gunports and an ensign at the stern, large letters, 28.57g/6h (BMC 1132 [KP 21]; ‘Selig’ 1098; Adams 33-4; S 3777). Fingermark behind bust and a little excess metal on reverse rim, otherwise good extremely fine with considerable original colour [certified and graded NGC MS 63 BN] £400-£500

This item has been graded by NGC and has been awarded grade MS63.

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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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A Collection of British Milled Copper, SNC October 2000 (4397)