Charles II, pattern Farthing, 1671, struck in silver, laureate and cuirassed bust left, CAROLVS.A. CAROLO. <I>rev.</I> inverted, Britannia seated left with loose drapery, BRITANNIA. date in exergue, <I>edge</I> plain (Peck 435; S.3394), <I>very fine, reverse better, very 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 608

Charles II, pattern Farthing, 1671, struck in silver, laureate and cuirassed bust left, CAROLVS.A. CAROLO. rev. inverted, Britannia seated left with loose drapery, BRITANNIA. date in exergue, edge plain (Peck 435; S.3394), very fine, reverse better, very rare

Price realised

GBP 682

Estimate

GBP 500 - GBP 600

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Charles II, pattern Farthing, 1671, struck in silver, laureate and cuirassed bust left, CAROLVS.A. CAROLO. rev. inverted, Britannia seated left with loose drapery, BRITANNIA. date in exergue, edge plain (Peck 435; S.3394), very fine, reverse better, very rare

Provenance

Lord Grantley, Glendining, 5 May 1944, lot 1892 part
Dr E A Johnstone, collection purchased by A H Baldwin
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