Lot 089: Victoria 1884 Farthing George III 1807 and King Charles II Coin 1674

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3 English Farthings of varying ages including King Charles II 1674 – Obverse: CAROLUS.A CAROLO, Reverse: BRITTANIA 1674 Weight: 5.4g, Diameter: 22m, and Queen Victoria 1884 laureate bust of Queen Victoria facing left, hair in a bun. The surrounding legend reads: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D. On the reverse: Farthing 1884, In the background is a lighthouse to the left, and ship to the right. Weight 2.93g, Diameter: 20mm. 1807 UK farthing obverse features the robed laureate bust of King George III facing right, with date below. The surrounding legend reads: ‘GEORGIUS III-D:G-REX.’
The reverse shows Britannia seated facing left, holding an olive branch and a trident,
with a shield resting beside. Above is the word ‘BRITANNIA’, and in the background
is a ship. The SOHO mintmark is at the base of the shield. Weight 4.57g, Diameter: 20mm.