George III Copper Farthing 1771 Rare in this condition
George III Copper Farthing 1771 Rare in this condition
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George III 1771 Copper Farthing – Choice – MS64 BN – Rare in this condition

£595.00

Reverse C – A stunning coin, well struck with a light brown tone and much original colour.

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George III (1760-1820), copper Farthing, 1771 (first 7 over 1), first issue, Reverse C – olive branch points to right hand limb of A in BRITANNIA and the first 7 in date over a 1, edge plain. Obv. Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right. Rev. Britannia seated facing left, date in exergue. 5.44g, die axis 6h (S.3775; Peck 909). A stunning specimen, well struck with a light brown tone and much original colour highlighting the devices. Choice. Slabbed and graded by NGC as MS64 BN. Rare in this condition.

NGC Certification: 6945654-008

With old printed envelope/ticket.

Provenance
Ex. Heritage Auction 1283, 07/11/2018, Lot 15624
Ex. Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

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Period

Ruler

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Denomination

Condition

Edge

Type

Reverse C – olive branch points to right hand limb of A in BRITANNIA and the first 7 in date over a 1

Weight

References

S.3775; Peck 909

Rarity

Rare in this condition

Old Ticket

Graded State