Great Britain: George III Farthing 1773,...

Description

George III Farthing 1773, S3775, Laureate and Cuirassed Bust, stops, MS64 RB PCGS, an almost flawless coin of great beauty, seemingly net-graded for strike, but in fact the strike on this coin, while seeming to be soft, is still one of the best seen on any farthing of this type, which was normally struck from shallow dies. Other qualities: flan broad with deep denticles or toothed borders, totally original surfaces, brownish red in areas but much original, deep red luster remains, mostly firey red on obverse and outlining the details of the portrait in particular. Along with the rare condition, however, this extraordinary coin has 3 unlisted errors, as follows: the digit "3" in the date is double-punched with the second "3" high and clearly separated from the top bar of the 1st "3"; the 2nd "G" in GEORGIVS is a "C" instead of a "G"; and the "B" in BRITANNIA on reverse is badly broken at the top. This is really a coin for the numismatic student, and besides is just a stunning coin!
From the Guilford Courthouse Collection.

Metal: Copper

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