George II (1727-60), copper Farthings (2), 1744, 1754, older laureate and cuirassed bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding both sides, first coin with U for V in King's name, GEORGIVS. II. REX., rev. Britannia seated left on globe with shield, holding spear and olive branch, date in exergue, BRITAN NIA., weight 4.97g 5.07g respectively (Peck 886, 892; C&R 960 R, 964; S.3721, 3722). Both toned, first well struck extremely fine, second good very fine. (2)
Provenance:
First coin, Ex Roger Shuttlewood Collection of Tin, Copper and Bronze Coinage, Spink Numismatic Circular, February 2001, item MC0415.
Second coin, Ex Collection of Farthings, Spink Numismatic Circular, April 1997, item 1677.