Auction: 23005 - The "Haddenham" Collection of English Coins
Lot: 547
The 'Haddenham' Collection of English Coins | James I (1603-1625), (6) Copper Farthings, including: 'Harrington' Type 1a, London, IACO · D · G · M AG · BRIT, crown over sceptres centrally with legend around, rev. FRA : ET · HIB : REX, crowned harp centrally with legend around, 0.46g, 6h (Spink 2674), appealing round flan, well struck and evenly toned, very fine; and, Type 2, mm. trefoil, 0.43g, 6h (Spink 2676), appealing round flan, well struck and evenly toned, very fine; and, Type 3b, mm. rose, 0.69g, 6h (Spink 2678), appealing round flan, well struck and evenly toned, very fine; and, 'Lenox' Type 2, mm. cinquefoil, 0.73g, 6h (Spink 2679), chipped flan, bold features, toned, fine; Type 3c, mm. trefoil, 0.41g, 12h (Spink 2679), chipped and cracked flan, toned, fine; and, mm. crescent, 0.39g, 6h (Spink 3183), slightly off centre striking, softness throughout, toned, good fine (6)
Provenance
i) T Matthews, by private treaty, 1985 - £60
ii) T Matthews, by private treaty, 1999 - £28
iii) T Matthews, by private treaty, 1992 - £22
iv) T Matthews, by private treaty, 1987 - £18
v) Bought for £15
vi) 'IF', by private treaty, 2009 - £18
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Sold for
£320
Starting price
£60