The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Farthing, 1806 (early Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in copper, laureate bust right, side whisker curls in incuse lines, strand of hair overlaps two lowest leaves, brooch with 7 jewels, rev. Britannia seated left, hair waved, olive branch with 7 leaves, edge centre-grained, 4.82g/6h (BMC 1389 [KF 13]; Cooke 279; ‘Selig’ 1439; S 3782). Spot on reverse rim at 4 o’clock, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck with reflective fields and a hint of original colour, attractive [certified and graded NGC PF 63 BN] £400-£500

This item has been graded by NGC and has been awarded grade PF63.

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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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Colin Cooke FPL 44, August 2002 (1082)