The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Pattern Halfpenny, 1805 (late Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in copper, laureate bust right, wreath of 11 leaves, small flaw attached to top of loop of tie-riband, rust spots on neck and jaw, brooch of 8 square jewels, k : · on shoulder, rev. Britannia seated left, olive branch with leaves mostly detached, wrist and hand worn away, soho slightly overlaps shield, k to left, ship almost invisible, edge centre-grained, 11.28g/6h (BMC 1304 [KH 30]; Martin, SNC 2009, p.115, this coin listed). Light hairlines and a few trifling spots, otherwise good extremely fine with dark reflective patina, very rare £500-£700

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

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A Portrait Collection of Coins of George III, SNC June 2001 (G 3214); The Collection of an English Gentleman, Part I, Baldwin Auction 70, 28 September 2011, lot 184