The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Penny, 1797 (late Soho), in bronzed-copper, obv. from a retouched currency die, small draped bust right, wreath of 11 leaves and 2 berries, upper one with distinct stem, tip of tie-riband points outwards, 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, edge plain, 28.78g/6h (BMC 1122 [KP 17]; Adams 26, this coin; S 3777). Trifling spots, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck, rare [certified and graded NGC PF 63 BN] £500-£600

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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C. Adams Collection, Spink Auction 164, 23 July 2003, lot 26; SNC April 2005 (MC 2441)