Details
LOT 3555
England. Stuart, Charles I AE Rose Farthing Group. 1625-1649.
Group comprising: three copper rose farthing all with their brass plugs visible. SCBC 3201-6. Very Fine.(2.68gr total, 13-14mm). [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found on various UK sites on the Thames foreshore since 1974.
Property of an Essex collector.
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