Lot 717
717
James I, Harrington Farthing, type 1a, crown on two sceptres, letter S mint mark between saltire, IACO D*G. MAG BRIT, rev. crowned harp, FRA. ET. HIB. REX. preceded by fret (Peck 33 [EXR]; S.2674), with original tinned finish, extremely fine and of the highest rarity
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James I, Harrington Farthing, type 1a, crown on two sceptres, letter S mint mark between saltire, IACO D*G. MAG BRIT, rev. crowned harp, FRA. ET. HIB. REX. preceded by fret (Peck 33 [EXR]; S.2674), with original tinned finish, extremely fine and of the highest rarity

Details
James I, Harrington Farthing, type 1a, crown on two sceptres, letter S mint mark between saltire, IACO D*G. MAG BRIT, rev. crowned harp, FRA. ET. HIB. REX. preceded by fret (Peck 33 [EXR]; S.2674), with original tinned finish, extremely fine and of the highest rarity
Provenance
Lingford, Rogers and Peck collections
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The Nutbourne specimen supposedly ex Peck sold in November 1999 was in fact a B mintmark as was catalogued correctly at the time. The example sold here is in fact the one catalogued and owned by Peck and is sold with his ticket.