RMW Collection of England and Great Britain

[rmw]

1771 proof farthing

 

Here is a near pristine example of a 1771 proof farthing. The irreregular strike around the rim is typical of these pieces.

 

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[RWB]

Nice! What is the small circular feature to the lower right of the mail?

[rmw]

I cant say that I know. Some type of fastener perhaps.

I will show the reverse to this piece tomorrow. this piece is graded PR 65 or 66 by NGC.

[Scott A]

A very attractive coin!

[rmw]

Thanks. Mintages for early proof pieces such as this one are tiny, typically well under 100 pieces.