BRITISH COINS.AN OLD COLLECTION OF BRITISH FARTHINGS. Charles II, Tin Farthing, 1684, copper plug at centre, laureate and cuirassed bust left, CAROLVS.A.CAROLO, rev Britannia seated left, plain exergue, BRITANNIA., edge inscribed and dated in raised letters, NVMMORVM*FAMVLVS*1684* (Peck 532; S 3395). Obverse with full original lustre, toned reverse, extremely fine for issue and extremely rare.
ex Bridgewater House collection, Sothebys, 15 June 1972, lot 469
ex W J Noble collection, Glendinings, 28 November 1973, lot 685
ex Spink, purchased 10 February 1974
ex Colin Cooke collection, 12 May 2006, lot 695
Estimate: £3000-3500