Farthing 1687 Tin, Draped bust (Type 2), edge date and type not visible, so exact attribution not possible, dated by bust type, as all James II draped bust Farthings are dated 1687, stated by Peck to be 'ER' or 'EXR', NVG to VG and stable with all legends clear
Farthing 1687 Tin, Type 2 with draped bust, VG or better/NVG, the portrait with all major details clear, edge illegible so exact attribution not possible, 1687 is the only date with the draped bust. All James II Tin Farthings of this date are listed as 'ER' or 'EXR' by Peck
Farthing 1687 NVMMORVM (6-pointed star) FAMVLVS (6-pointed star) 1687 (6-pointed star) this legend unlisted by Peck, Good Fine for wear with pitted surfaces and a small hole in the centre of the area where the copper plug once was, the edge reading very clear, Very Rare, Ex-Kay, Ex-Farthing Specialist, Ex-C-Cooke September 2007 (£500)
Farthing 1687 Tin Peck 554 or 558 with a five pointed star between NVMMORVM and FAMVLVS and a star after the date edge partly readable so exact attribution not possible, both extremely rare NF/NVG with some blistering
Farthing 1687 Tin type 2 Peck 557-560 some of the edge lettering visible but not enough for a full attribution, brass plug and with extensive blistering otherwise About VF and Very Rare
£130
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