George I 1724 Copper Farthing – GEF – Likely much as Struck – Rare in this condition

George I (1727-1760), copper Farthing, 1724, second issue, edge plain. Obv. Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right. Rev. Britannia seated facing left, date in exergue. 4.82g, die axis 6h (S.3662; Peck 828). Weekly struck as is usual for this issue with a somewhat patchy tone, otherwise with some original colour, lustrous and desirable, all George I copper issues becoming very hard to find in this condition. Good extremely fine and likely much as Struck, rare in this state.

With various old tickets.

Provenance
Ex. The Chichester Collection of Farthings,
Ex Colin Cooke collection, May 2006, Lot 423
Ex Dr. E.A Johnstone collection, 1973
Ex Muller collection (?) 01/10/1951