BRITISH COINS.AN OLD COLLECTION OF BRITISH FARTHINGS. James II, Tin Farthing, 1685, copper plug at centre, laureate and cuirassed bust right, IACOBVS SECVNDVS, rev Britannia seated left, plain exergue, BRITANNIA., edge inscribed and dated in raised letters, NVMMORVM*FAMVLVS*1685*. (Peck -; S 3420). A little wear to the high points, otherwise nearly extremely fine with a pleasing portrait, nearly full original lustre and very rare.
ex Nigel A Clark, purchased 21 July 1980
ex Colin Cooke collection, 12 May 2006, lot 684
Estimate: £3000-3500