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1672 farthing

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Here is an example of the first farthing in the milled series, from 1672. 

These were often not produced with quality control in mind but this one came out very well for the type.

It is made from copper and after 345 years i still has some original mint red on it!

1672 farthing obverse.jpg

1672 farthing reverse.jpg

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rmw

Thanks. I like the chase to try to get the best and like to share them.

Here is a 1699 specimen farthing in silver

1699 Terner Proof farthing in silver, obverse.jpg

1699 Terner Proof farthing in silver,reverse.jpg

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