The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16 Oct 2014
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Charles II
Charles II, Pattern Farthing, 1676, struck in silver, by John Roettier, laureate bust left with long hair, CAROLVS A CAROLO, rev., Britannia seated left with shield, spear and olive spray, QVATVOR MARIA VINDICO, in ex, BRITANNIA, 26mm (MI 507/117; BMC [Peck] 492). Better than fine.
The first Pattern Farthings were dated 1665 and were struck "during that dispute for the Dominion of the Seas".
Provenance: Bt. eBay, November, 2009.
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