The Philip Richardson Collection of George III Copper Coins

George III (1760-1820), Soho Mint, Birmingham, Penny, 1797, small draped bust right, wreath of 11 leaves and 2 berries, upper one with trace of stem, tip of tie-riband points outwards, k · : on shoulder, large letters, rev. Britannia seated left on rock, olive branch with 10 leaves all attached, raised triangle of dots on rock at right, ship with 6 incuse gunports and an ensign at the stern, large letters, 28.33g/6h (BMC 1133a [KP 22]; Adams 36; S 3777). A little excess metal on reverse rim, otherwise virtually as struck, even brown patina, rare; the finest specimen seen by the cataloguer [certified and graded MS 63 BN] £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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The Collection of an English Gentleman, Part II, Baldwin Auction, 19 November 2011, lot 111, recté BMC 1133a; M.J. Martin Collection; bt M.J.M. April 2012