Lorne Collection of British Farthings
Lot 1892 Session 7 (11.30am Wednesday) Lorne Collection of British Farthings
Estimate $2,000
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SOLD $2,500
GEORGE I, copper farthing, 1717, first or dump issue (P.783; S.3661). A over N in Britannia (as Cooke 457). Minor flan flaking on obverse, most attractive dark brown and crimson mint red patina, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Ex S.V. Hagley Collection.
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