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Matte Farthing Rarities: 1951 and 1953

7Jaguars7Jaguars Posts: 7,607 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Here are a couple of very rare farthings. The first came as part of a complete set from Spink nearly 20 years ago. The second from the same source about two years later:



Love that Milled British (1830-1960)
Well, just Love coins, period.

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  • ExbritExbrit Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭✭

    That's a great design and those coins are nice as well. The farthing goes well with my Isle of Man bird collection.

  • 7Jaguars7Jaguars Posts: 7,607 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Interesting that you mentioned them as "nice" - that is appreciated. Interesting the TPGs have grades all over the map on the so have left them unslabbed & they are as struck with just a bit of toning. These are truly original and unmeshed with. I caution readers into taking too much stock in the numerical grade assigned.

    Love that Milled British (1830-1960)
    Well, just Love coins, period.
  • ExbritExbrit Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭✭

    Agree - I would be proud to own either or both of them.

  • 7Jaguars7Jaguars Posts: 7,607 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks, love that little wren. QE II looks a bit different than on 2020 coins! LOL. Even though prices on many Brit coins have gone up, compared to USA coins they remain a steal. I wonder how much a 1951 or 1953 US cent with a mintage of 5 or so go for?

    Love that Milled British (1830-1960)
    Well, just Love coins, period.
  • bosoxbosox Posts: 1,569 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Canadian coins with a mintage of 5 go for even less. Nice coins.

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