Charles II, pattern Farthing, undated, struck in tin with a copper ring at centre, two pairs of interlinked CR's, crown above, mullet at top, CAROLVS. SECVNDVS. DEI. GRATIA, <I>rev.</I> two pairs of lis headed sceptres in saltire, cinquefoil at top, MAG. BRIT. FRA. ET. HIB. REX, <I>edge</I> obliquely grained (Peck 441), <I>brilliant extremely fine, possibly one of the finest known, of the highest rarity thus</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 562

Charles II, pattern Farthing, undated, struck in tin with a copper ring at centre, two pairs of interlinked CR's, crown above, mullet at top, CAROLVS. SECVNDVS. DEI. GRATIA, rev. two pairs of lis headed sceptres in saltire, cinquefoil at top, MAG. BRIT. FRA. ET. HIB. REX, edge obliquely grained (Peck 441), brilliant extremely fine, possibly one of the finest known, of the highest rarity thus

Price realised

GBP 2,200

Estimate

GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,000

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Charles II, pattern Farthing, undated, struck in tin with a copper ring at centre, two pairs of interlinked CR's, crown above, mullet at top, CAROLVS. SECVNDVS. DEI. GRATIA, rev. two pairs of lis headed sceptres in saltire, cinquefoil at top, MAG. BRIT. FRA. ET. HIB. REX, edge obliquely grained (Peck 441), brilliant extremely fine, possibly one of the finest known, of the highest rarity thus
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