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Ireland, Stuart. Charles II Æ Farthing. Tower (London) mint, 1660-1661. 'Armstrong' issue. Dies by Thomas Rawlins. CAROLVS II D C M B, crown over crossed sceptres, small R on front of crown / FRA ET HIB REX, crowned harp. SCBC 6566; KM 85. 1.75g, 17mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
Colonel Sir Thomas Armstrong was a supporter of Charles II during the Great Rebellion and fought in Ireland as a Royalist. As a reward for his service, the newly re-instated king gave him a patent to mint farthings for use in Ireland for 21 years.
Near Very Fine.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
Colonel Sir Thomas Armstrong was a supporter of Charles II during the Great Rebellion and fought in Ireland as a Royalist. As a reward for his service, the newly re-instated king gave him a patent to mint farthings for use in Ireland for 21 years.