The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Penny, 1797 (late Soho), in bronzed-copper, from specially prepared currency dies, small draped bust right, ermined borders indistinct, 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, triangle of dots on rock at right, ship with 6 incuse gunports and an ensign at the stern, large letters, edge plain, 28.37g/6h (BMC 1118 [KP 16]; ‘Selig’ 1283; Adams 23-4, and 23, this coin; S 3777). Tiny surface mark behind bust and a small metal fault on rim by 97 of date, otherwise brilliant mint state, attractive [certified and graded NGC PF 62 BN]
£800-£1,000

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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Croydon Coin Auction 145, 9 September 1997, lot 42; C. Adams Collection, Spink Auction 164, 23 July 2003, lot 23