| CHARLES II FARTHING 1672-1685 |
| There was only one obverse and two different reverse designs issued for Charles II farthings. Several different patterns were struck prior the 1672 release into circulation. The mint stopped production in 1672, however in 1684 and 1685 a tin version with a copper plug was produced. This was done to lower production costs and in an attempt to thwart counterfeiters. Because tin is a reactive metal, it is hard to find these coins in nice condition and 1685 Charles II farthings are rare. The design was by John Roettier. |
| Charles II Farthing 1672-1679 (Obverse 1, Reverse 1) |
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| Charles II Farthing 1684-1685 (Obverse 1, Reverse 2) |
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| Past auction results: 5 May 2009, lot 821 - Baldwin's Auctions Ltd, Charles II Farthing Dated 1675,, top of “5” in date absent (Peck 528; S 3394). A hint of lustre, toned, extremely fine. Sold for £620 not including buyers fees. 8 November 2008, lot 250 - Baldwin's Auctions Ltd, Charles II Farthing Dated 1675, Toned, a bold very fine. Sold for £130 not including buyers fees. 8 January 2007, lot 1354 - CNG, Charles II Farthing Dated 1675 (pictured above) EF, chocolate brown surfaces with a hint of red around some devices. Sold for $1400 not including buyers fees. Tin Versions: 6 November 2008, lot 772 - St. James Auctions Ltd , Charles II Tin Farthing, light surface porosity, almost very fine, rare. Sold for £260 not including buyers fees. 12 December 2007, lot 159 - CNG, Charles II Tin Farthing - Good VF, minor roughness and a few adjustment marks and central copper plug. Sold for $1600 not including buyers fees. |
1672-1679 Copper, 5.2-6.4 grams, 22-23mm Diameter.
1684 & 1685, Tin copper plug, 5.4–6.0 grams
23–24 mm diameter.
1684 & 1685, Tin copper plug, 5.4–6.0 grams
23–24 mm diameter.