The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Pattern Penny, 1797 (early Soho), by C.H. Küchler, in bronzed-copper, small draped bust right, wreath of 11 leaves and 3 berries, brooch with 8 jewels, k · : on shoulder, small letters, two olive branches bearing m b on rim, rev. Britannia helmeted, seated left on globe flanked by two ships, olive branch with 10 leaves, k . below shield, small letters, two olive branches with soho on rim, edge plain, 28.78g/6h (BMC 1082 [KP 2]; ‘Selig’ 1272; Adams 1). Trifling spots on reverse, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck, rare [certified and graded NGC PF 63 BN] £700-£900

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

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H. Brown Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 147, 12-14 June 2018, lot 431, recté 28.78g