Lot 356
1654 Commonwealth of England. Pattern Farthing in Pewter. BMC 373. Circulated for only a fortnight in April 1654 before

Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Medallions | 111
Auction: 5 July 2023 at 09:50 BST
£1,680
Description
1654 Commonwealth of England. Pattern Farthing in Pewter. BMC 373. Circulated for only a fortnight in April 1654 before being officially withdrawn. Shield bearing cross moline, wreath of roses, TK above. Shield with Irish harp with sun in centre, rays extending. Plain edge. Issued 1654. ¼ OUNCE OF FINE PEWTR FOR NECESSARY CHANGE. Very fine for issue, some blistering on edge. Very rare.

