Details
LOT 3619
England. Cambridgeshire, Soham. Mary and John Kent AE Farthing. Dated 1666.
★ IOHN • KENT • OF • HORNSWELL around, I • K over 1666 in centre / ★ MARY • KENT • OF • SOHAM around,•★• M K •★• in centre. Dickinson 174; W 174 and Suffolk 152. Near Fine.(1.12gr, 16mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3619
England. Cambridgeshire, Soham. Mary and John Kent AE Farthing.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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