James I, pattern or trial striking in copper, on a Farthing size flan, uniface, entwined rose and thistle, crown above, similar to preceding coin (Lingford 1314), <I>extremely fine, of the highest rarity</I> | Christie's

Sale 1208

Ancient, English and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

Spink London

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16 November 1999

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Lot 530

James I, pattern or trial striking in copper, on a Farthing size flan, uniface, entwined rose and thistle, crown above, similar to preceding coin (Lingford 1314), extremely fine, of the highest rarity

Price realised

GBP 396

Estimate

GBP 250 - GBP 300

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James I, pattern or trial striking in copper, on a Farthing size flan, uniface, entwined rose and thistle, crown above, similar to preceding coin (Lingford 1314), extremely fine, of the highest rarity

Provenance

H M Lingford, Glendining, 20 June 1951, lot 1314
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