The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Penny, 1797 (late Soho), in 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, 28.95g/6h (BMC 1123 [KP 17]; ‘Selig’ 1286-7; Adams 27, this coin; S 3777). Some spotting on obverse, otherwise about as struck, attractive light patina £400-£500

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

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DNW Auction 30, 16 July 1997, lot 254; C. Adams Collection, Spink Auction 164, 23 July 2003, lot 27