The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Farthing, 1799 (late Soho), in copper, laureate bust right, brooch with 6 irregular jewels, rev. Britannia seated left, olive branch with 8 attached leaves, two small flaws by last a in britannia, edge centre-grained, 6.09g/6h (BMC 1274 [KF 8]; Cooke 297; S 3779). Two trifling spots by date, otherwise virtually as struck, scarce [certified and graded NGC PF 62 BN] £240-£300

This item has been graded by NGC and has been awarded grade PF62.

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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.P. Whittle Collection; Colin Cooke FPL 45, January 2003 (995)