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Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
             

             
            Lot 2475Great Britain. Farthing, 1771 first 7 over 1. George III, 
            first issue of the Tower Mint. S-3775. Unpriced in Spink above VF! 
            This could be the finest known, as it gleams with mahogany-brown 
            luster and is sharply struck with crisp details and none of the 
            die-crumbling so often seen on coppers of this era. Hints of red 
            luster remain. Our estimate could be on the low side as Spink values 
            it at £175 ($350) just in VF grade. Very rare!. NGC graded MS-65 Red 
            & Brown. 
            Estimated Value $750-900. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $625
             


          








Courtesy Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers, Beverly Hills, CA. www.goldbergcoins.com