The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Proof Twopence, 1797 (late Soho), in copper, draped bust right, wreath of 10 leaves and 4 berries, the last one small, k : · on lowest fold of drapery, brooch of 6 jewels, stops in legend partially blocked up, 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, edge plain, 56.24g/6h (BMC 1069 [KT 2]; S 3776). Extremely fine, dark brown patina £800-£1,000

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

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