Anne, pattern Farthing, 1713, struck in silver, on a broad thin flan, draped bust left, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA. AT joined in legend, <I>rev.</I> Britannia seated left on globe, date in legend, inner linear circle touching letters, toothed border both sides, <I>edge</I> plain (Peck 746 dies 4+B VR), <I>practically as struck, attractively toned, extremely rare</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 660

Anne, pattern Farthing, 1713, struck in silver, on a broad thin flan, draped bust left, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA. AT joined in legend, rev. Britannia seated left on globe, date in legend, inner linear circle touching letters, toothed border both sides, edge plain (Peck 746 dies 4+B VR), practically as struck, attractively toned, extremely rare

Price realised

GBP 770

Estimate

GBP 500 - GBP 600

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Anne, pattern Farthing, 1713, struck in silver, on a broad thin flan, draped bust left, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA. AT joined in legend, rev. Britannia seated left on globe, date in legend, inner linear circle touching letters, toothed border both sides, edge plain (Peck 746 dies 4+B VR), practically as struck, attractively toned, extremely rare

Provenance

Bridgewater House, Sotheby, 15 June 1972, lot 465
Purchased: A H Baldwin, July 1980
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