Lorne Collection of British Farthings
Lot 1897 Session 7 (11.30am Wednesday) Lorne Collection of British Farthings
Estimate $800
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GEORGE I, copper farthing, 1719, second issue, with continuous obverse legend (P.815; S.3662; cf Cooke 454). Weakly struck in centre both sides, attractive dark brown with traces of crimson mint red, extremely fine (or nearly uncirculated) and rare.
Ex J. Gartner Collectioin.
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