OF FARTHINGS AND FOUL-UPS -- focus on farthings and mint errors

Welcome to E-Auction 14! This no buyer's fee sale contains 108 choice lots of coins, tokens, medals, and books; closing March 30th, 2016.

Our ancient section is small but significant. The highlight is the rare and beautiful stater of Lokris Opuntii with the high art depiction of Persephone, and the Greek hero Ajax who fought in the Trojan War described by Homer in the Iliad (Lot 7). We also offer pieces from a fascinating collection of ancient coins with mint errors (N.B. Lots 4, 10, 12, 13, 14, 19 and 21). Besides attractive hammered coins, the British section includes many appealing farthings, the denomination of daily commerce. Four highlights worth noting are the exquisite Charles II silver penny brockage (Lot 47), the George III halfpenny mint error (Lot 55), the George III pattern “Cartwheel” type farthing (Lot 58), and the George III FDC Irish proof farthing (Lot 77). Collectors call the U.S. draped bust half cent “the little sister” (see Lot 94). There is no such cute nickname for British farthing tokens, but they share a special appeal, and this sale offers many lovely examples. U.S. commemoratives and British Museum replicas of Royal seals (followed by a few bits of important print) close the sale.

We hope you find some things of interest. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, to discuss lots, and to place bids.

Allan, Marnie, & Lief Davisson
Friday, February 26, 2016

 

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