Lorne Collection of British Farthings
Lot 1878 Session 7 (11.30am Wednesday) Lorne Collection of British Farthings
Estimate $1,000
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SOLD $1,100
WILLIAM III, farthing, 1696 (P.657; S.3557) small B in Britannia. Almost as struck, dark red brown patina, clear die centering dots either side, nearly uncirculated and very rare thus.
Ex J. Gartner Collection.
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Lot 1878 This lot
WILLIAM III, farthing, 1696 (P.657; S.3557) small B in Britannia. Almost as struck, dark red ...
Estimate $1,000
Lot 1879
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Lot 1880
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