The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Taylor Workshop, London, Restrike Proof Twopence, 1797, in copper, draped bust right, wreath of 10 leaves and 4 berries, the last one small, k : · on lowest fold of drapery which has several lapped areas, brooch of 6 jewels, blocked stops partially drilled out, die flaw extending from hair to edge, rev. Britannia seated left on rock above three rows of waves, small patch of sea behind, olive branch with 11 leaves, soho · and incuse triangle of dots on rock at right, ship with Union flag at stern but much of the rigging worn away, edge plain, 56.32g/6h (BMC 1079 [R 48]; S 3776). Brilliant and practically as struck, extremely rare [certified and graded NGC PF 62 BN] £1,200-£1,500

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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Corbitt’s Auction 36 (Newcastle-upon-Tyne), 3 October 2013, lot 766