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Great Britain: Victoria Farthing 1849,...
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Description
Victoria Farthing 1849, S3950, MS65 RB PCGS, Young Head, digit 1 recut, digit 4 sharply recut, very rare date unpriced above EF in the Spink reference, and this is no EF! One of the finest extant, a wonderfully preserved example exhibiting considerable golden mint red, luscious chocolate brown fading luster, and exceptionally fine surfaces, as the slab grade indicates. Beautifully centered, too, with high rims (sometimes these are problems on copper farthings, but not here). Any farthing enthusiast would die to own this coin, it's so nice. It is the only circulation strike Young Head farthing unpriced in the Spink reference. We suspect our estimate will be left in the dust when the bidding is completed. A serious collecting opportunity.From the Exeter College Collection
Metal: Copper
Mintage: 645,000
More information about Great Britain Coins. See also: Great Britain World Coin Nationality.
Auction Info
2010 January Signature World Coin Auction #3008 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2010
3rd-4th
Sunday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
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