HistoricalCoins Research Sold Coins Search All winning bids are subject to a 10% buyer’s fee. Description 66, Lot: 179. George II. 1727-1760. Æ Farthing (23mm, 4.68 gm). Old Head issue. Dated 1754. Estimate $100. Sold For $66 George II. 1727-1760. Æ Farthing (23mm, 4.68 gm). Old Head issue. Dated 1754. Laureate and cuirassed bust left / Britannia seated left on globe, holding olive branch and spear, and leaning on ornamental oval shield. Peck 892; SCBC 3722. EF, brown patina. From the Paul McIlroy Collection. Copyright © CNG 2002 Developed by DataArt 2002 From CNG e-Auction #66, closed 11 June 2003, re-used By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.