William III Copper Farthing 1697 Rare in this condition
William III Copper Farthing 1697 Rare in this condition
William III Copper Farthing 1697 Rare in this condition
William III Copper Farthing 1697 Rare in this condition
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William III 1697 Copper Farthing – Virtually as Struck – Rare in this condition

£1,850.00

Toned, the fields glossy and shimmering, a choice example and scarcely encountered in this grade.

Sold - Sep 22

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William III (1694-1702), copper Farthing, 1697, first issue, edge plain. Obv. Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right. Rev. Britannia seated facing left, date in exergue. 4.86g, die axis 6h (S.3557; Peck 659). Toned, the fields glossy and shimmering, a choice example and rarely encountered in this grade, with just a single specimen graded a point higher on the NGC register. Practically as struck, slabbed and graded by NGC as MS63 BN.

It is worth noting that an example graded just a point higher at MS64 by NGC, sold in September 2018 for $3,360 (inc. premium).

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S.3557; Peck 659

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Rare in this condition