The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Penny, 1806, draped bust right with wreath of 11 leaves, small incuse hair curl to right of tie-knot, brooch of 9 jewels, k · on lowest fold of striated shoulder drapery, rev. Britannia seated left on rock, olive branch with 11 leaves and 3 berries [lowest detached], ship with small central pennant, 18.68g/6h (BMC 1342 [KP 37]; ‘Selig’ 1099-1100; Adams 65, this coin; S 3780). Small excess of metal on obverse rim, otherwise good extremely fine, a hint of original colour and sharp rims, attractive £150-£200

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 65