Farthing 1863 as Freeman 509 dies 3+B Variety with dot in the sea below the lighthouse, LCGS Variety 02, UNC with around 50%/70% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85. All 1863 Farthings are rare in high grades and very seldom seen in lustrous grades, this an excellent coin for the Farthing Specialist collector
Farthing 1890 Freeman 562 dies 7+F, UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, Ex-NGC MS64 RB PL the ticket no longer with the coin (removed at the time of LCGS slabbing). Very few currency coins attain a grade of 88, these are truly rare and sought after, one of a number of choice high grade Farthings offered in this sale
Farthings (8) 1840 Peck 1559 UNC toned, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 496 dies 1+A A/UNC with traces of lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 75, 1860 Toothed Border 4 Berries, Freeman 499 dies 2+B EF with traces of lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 60, 1873 High 3 in date LCGS variety 01, Choice UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1874H Freeman 525 dies 4+C UNC or near so with traces of lustre, 1882H Broken F in F:D: Freeman 549 dies 7+F Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1886 Freeman 557 dies 7+F, lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1890 Close Date, LCGS variety 02, by far the scarcer of the two main types, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80
Farthings (4) 1881H Type B, LCGS Variety 06, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1881H Type F, LCGS Variety 10, UNC and fully lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1884 Freeman 569 dies 7+F Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1885 Freeman 555 dies 7+F, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, a very pleasing group
Farthing 1863 as Freeman 509 dies 3+B Variety with dot in the sea below the lighthouse, LCGS Variety 02, UNC with subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. All 1863 Farthings are rare in high grades, this an excellent coin for the Farthing Specialist collector
Farthings (3) 1913 Freeman 591 dies 1+A, UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, 1916 Freeman 595, dies 2+A, UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, 1934 Freeman 621 dies 3+B, UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthings in LCGS holders (13) a high grade group, comprising 1938 Freeman 630 dies 1+A Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1027 (part), the joint finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1939 Freeman 632 dies 1+A, Choice UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1941 Freeman 636 dies 1+A, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1027 (part), the second finest of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1942 Freeman 638 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1943 Freeman 640 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1944 Freeman 642 dies 1+A, UNC with around 75% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1945 Freeman 644 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1947 Freeman 648 dies 1+A, UNC with good subdued lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1948 Freeman 650 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1950 Freeman 654 dies 2+A, UNC with practically full mint lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 21 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1951 Freeman 656 dies 2+A, Choice UNC and fully lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1953 Freeman 663 dies 2+B, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1954 Freeman 665 dies 3+C, Choice UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 88, the joint finest known of 25 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthings in LCGS holders (15) George VI issues an almost complete currency date run 1937-1952 (missing only 1949), comprising 1937 Freeman 628 dies 1+A, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1938 Freeman 630 dies 1+A, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1939 Freeman 632 dies 1+A, Lustrous UNC with touches of magenta toning, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1940 Freeman 634 dies 1+A UNC with around 60% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1941 Freeman 636 dies 1+A, UNC with around 75% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1942 Freeman 638 dies 1+A, UNC with around 85% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 78, 1943 Freeman 640 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1944 Freeman 642 dies 1+A, UNC with almost full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1945 Freeman 644 dies 1+A, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1946 Freeman 646 dies 1+A, Choice UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1947 Freeman 648 dies 1+A, UNC with around 90% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1948 Freeman 650 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1950 Freeman 654 dies 2+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1951 Freeman 656 dies 2+A, UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1952 Freeman 658 dies 2+A, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80
Farthings in LCGS holders (7) 1918 Bright Finish, Freeman 597 dies 2+A, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1927 Freeman 607 dies 3+B, UNC with traces of lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1929 Freeman 611 dies 3+B, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1930 Freeman 613 dies 3+B, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1931 Freeman 615 dies 2+A, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1933 Freeman 619 dies 3+B , Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1935 Freeman 623 dies 3+B, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82
Farthings in LCGS holders (6) 1945 Freeman 644 dies 1+A, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1953 Freeman 660 dies 1+A, UNC and fully lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1953 Freeman 661 dies 1+B UNC with around 30% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1953 Freeman 662 dies 2+A, EF with traces of lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 70, 1953 Freeman 663 dies 2+B Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1954 Freeman 665 dies 3+C Choice UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88 the joint finest of 25 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthings in LCGS holders (6) 1918 Bright Finish, Freeman 597 dies 2+A, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1919 Freeman 598 dies 2+A, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1920 Freeman 599 dies 2+A, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1921 Freeman 600 dies 2+A, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1923 Freeman 602 dies 2+A, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1925 Freeman 604 dies 2+A, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, the second and third Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1027 (part)
Farthings in LCGS holders (4) 1953 Freeman 660 dies 1+A, Choice UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 88, the joint finest known of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1954 Freeman 665 dies 3+C Choice UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 88, the joint finest known of 25 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1955 Freeman 667 dies 3+D Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 88, 1956 Freeman 669 dies 3+D, slabbed and graded LCGS 88
Farthings in LCGS holders (4) 1937 ProofFreeman 629 dies 1+A, nFDC retaining some mint lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1950 Proof Freeman 655 dies 2+A, nFDC retaining considerable mint brilliance, 1951 Proof Freeman 657 dies 2+A, nFDC retaining much original brilliance the obverse enhance by attractive magenta toning, 1953 Proof Freeman 664 dies 2+B nFDC retaining virtually full mint brilliance, slabbed and graded LCGS 90
Farthings in LCGS holders (7) 1911 Freeman 589 dies 1+A, A/UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 78, 1913 Freeman 591 dies 1+A, UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1914 Freeman 592 dies 1+A, UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1915 Freeman 594 dies 2+A, GEF slabbed and graded LCGS 65, 1916 Freeman 595 dies 2+A, UNC or very near so, slabbed and graded LCGS 78, 1917 Freeman 596 UNC with full mint darkening, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1918 Dark Finish, LCGS Variety 01, Freeman 597 dies 2+A VF, slabbed and graded LCGS 45
Farthings in LCGS holders (3) 1937 ProofFreeman 629 dies 1+A, nFDC retaining much original brilliance, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1950 Proof Freeman 655 dies 2+A nFDC toned, slabbed and graded LCGS 88, 1951 Proof Freeman 657 dies 2+A, nFDC retaining much original brilliance, slabbed and graded LCGS 85
Farthings in LCGS holders (3) 1905 Freeman 583 dies 1+A, EF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1907 Freeman 585 dies 1+A, UNC with touches of colourful toning under mint dark tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, 1908 Freeman 586 dies 1+A, EF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1027 (part)
Farthing 1839 2-pronged Trident, with FID.DEF legend, LCGS Variety 08, the obverse and reverse with around 75% mint lustre LCGS 82, an extremely eye-catching piece. Many of the Victorian copper Farthings now becoming difficult to find with this much mint lustre. One of a number of high quality copper Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1843 Reverse B, No flaw by Britannia's right arm, date with 9 3/4 teeth spacing, LCGS variety 05, obverse and reverse displaying 80-85% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, very few Victorian Copper Farthings are offered with this amount of mint lustre
Farthing 1679 Peck 530 Choice UNC and toned in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 739. Charles II Farthings very seldom encountered in this high grade. Since this coin was graded another 42000 coins have been graded, this has still to be bettered. It remains the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report.
Farthing 1863 as Freeman 509 dies 3+B Variety with dot in the sea below the lighthouse, LCGS Variety 02, UNC with around 50%/70% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of just 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All 1863 Farthings are rare in high grades, this an excellent coin for the Farthing Specialist collector
Farthing 1852 as Peck 1574, Aboutfarthings Obverse 2, Reverse B, unbarred A's in BRITANNIAR, EF with around 15% lustre, LCGS Variety 02, the obverse with some contact marks, scarce in high grade
Farthing 1840 as Peck 1559, Aboutfarthings Obverse 1, both A's barred in GRATIA, Reverse A Three-pronged Trident with Colon after DEF, as LCGS type 01, EF with traces of lustre and a few small spots
Farthing 1839 as Peck 1554, Aboutfarthings Obverse 1, both A's barred in GRATIA, Reverse Ab Three-pronged Trident with stop after DEF, as LCGS Variety 05, Near EF/EF
Farthing 1675 Peck 528 A superb and choice piece in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. A well struck example on both obverse and reverse undoubtedly contributing to the high grade. The finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. At the time of writing, 38 examples had been recorded, the next finest Charles II currency Farthing being graded 75, therefore this clearly a superior piece. A true mint state example with excellent detail and surfaces, very few extant in this high grade, would enhance any top quality copper collection, one of a number of high quality slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1730 Peck 854 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a superb piece with the King's portrait and Britannia sharp and attractive, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All George IIYoung Head Farthings very desirable in high grade and are seldom encountered, this piece would enhance any high quality copper collection
Farthing 1773 Obverse 2 Peck 913 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, A mint state example with traces of original lustre, very hard to find in this high grade, one of a number of high quality slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1857 Peck 1585 a most attractive and eye-catching example with around 75% lustre and touches of blue toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, one of a number of choice slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1839 2-pronged Trident, with FID.DEF legend, LCGS Variety 08, a highly lustrous example, an extremely eye-catching piece LCGS 85. Many of the Victorian copper Farthings becoming difficult to find with this much mint lustre. One of a number of high quality slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1841 both A's unbarred in GRATIA. A choice piece, mint state and with around 75% original lustre. Victorian copper Farthings now seldom seen in highly lustrous state. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, one of a number of choice slabbed copper Farthings in this sale.
Farthing 1843 Reverse B, No flaw by Britannia's right arm, date with 9 1/4 teeth spacing, B of BRITANNIAR has no top serif, the second A in BRITANNIAR is unbarred, LCGS variety 06, obverse and reverse displaying around 90% mint lustre, a superb choice piece and very desirable. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Very few Victorian Copper Farthings are offered in this high grade, one of a number of choice slabbed copper Farthings offered in this sale
Farthing 1874H Freeman 525 dies 4+C a choice and lustrous example in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Bun Head Farthings seldom appear in grade 85, the joint finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1839 FID: DEF. (missing top colon dot), First A in GRATIA unbarred, LCGS variety 10. in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. A highly lustrous example, the obverse with slightly subdued colour, the reverse with almost full mint lustre. No fewer than 13 varieties of 1839 currency Farthings have been recorded by the LCGS Population Report and of all coins recorded of all the types only one piece has graded higher. Very few Victorian Farthings offered with this much mint lustre, would enhance any quality copper collection
Farthing 1723 Peck 826 Choice UNC attractively toned with traces of lustre on the obverse, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of only 2 examples thus far recorded of this date and type. George I Farthings are notoriously hard to find in high grades with good strikes, and the opportunity to acquire such choice pieces seldom arises. This however forms part of a group of choice early Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1724 Peck 828 Toned UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the obverse displaying a pleasing and subtle underlying tone, we note only 2 examples are recorded by the LCGS Population Report, of which this is the finest known example. One of a number of choice early Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1721 Peck 822 UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, all George I Farthings very difficult to find in high grade, and usually with weak strikes, this piece however exhibits a very strong portrait of the King, and with traces of mint lustre, truly a superior piece and much sought after. The Finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. One of a group of extremely high quality early Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1750 Peck 890 UNC attractively toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, very hard to obtain early coppers in these high grades, this being the finest known of just 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Another of the group of choice early Farthings being offered in this sale
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