The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Tower Mint, London, Farthing, 1771, rev. C, laureate bust right, large central boss on breastplate, rev. Britannia seated left, olive branch to right limb of first a in britannia, first 7 of date appears to be struck over a 1, 4.20g/6h (BMC 909; Cooke 367; ‘Selig’ 1104; S 3775). Virtually as struck, diffused original colour and reflective fields, most attractive [previously certified and graded NGC MS 65 RB] £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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‘Cheshire’ [P. Jackson] Collection, Goldberg Auction 31 (Beverly Hills), 30 May-1 June 2005, lot 2475; Colin Cooke FPL 83, November 2016 (453)