Sovereign Rarities Ltd
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George I (1714-27), copper Farthing, 1717, "dump issue" engraved by John Croker, laureate and cuirassed bust right, Latin legend within linear and toothed border surrounding both sides, GEORGIVS. REX., rev. inverted die axis, Britannia seated left on globe with shield, holding palm branch and spear, date in exergue, BRITAN NIA., weight 4.93g (Peck 783; C&R 782 R3; S.3661). Toned with a superb portrait, a pleasing extremely fine.
Provenance:
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, October 2000, item 4523.
The public by April 1717 had been clamouring for a new copper coinage since the old Queen had died in 1714; and a Royal Warrant was eventually issued on 13th September 1717 authorizing the coinage under the Warden-ship of Isaac Newton. The new copper coinage of 1717 was struck at a rate of 23 pence per pound of copper.
Provenance:
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, October 2000, item 4523.
The public by April 1717 had been clamouring for a new copper coinage since the old Queen had died in 1714; and a Royal Warrant was eventually issued on 13th September 1717 authorizing the coinage under the Warden-ship of Isaac Newton. The new copper coinage of 1717 was struck at a rate of 23 pence per pound of copper.