The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Taylor Workshop, London, Restrike Pattern Penny, 1805, by W.J. Taylor after C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, draped bust right positioned low in field, brooch with 6 square jewels, k on lowest fold of drapery, rev. Britannia seated left on rock, no stop after date, k to left of shield, foliage below and behind Britannia’s heel, cluster of rust spots to right of second a in legend, edge plain, 18.37g/6h (BMC 1294 [R 88]; ‘Selig’ 1297; Adams 47). Brilliant mint state, most attractive mahogany patination and reflective surfaces, rare [previously certified and graded NGC PF 65 BN Cameo] £1,000-£1,500

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

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Spink Auction 21006, 7 July 2021, lot 402