Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 22 20 Sep 2017
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George I. 1714-1727. Copper farthing. 5.3 gm. 23 mm. 1719. His laureate bust right; GEORGIVS REX (large letters) / Britannia seated left; BRITAN – NIA; 1719 below. S. 3662. Peck 807. Good Very Fine; attractive surfaces.
The Frank Robinson Collection.
Isaac Newton was the Master of the Royal Mint at this point and was dealing with the long lack of copper (low denomination) currency. The lengthy 17th century token series was going strong at this time.