Charles II 1665 Silver Pattern Farthing. Near Very Fine.

Silver Pattern farthing of Charles II 1665. Metal flaw on date sadly obscuring the last letter but clearly identifiable as a 1665 pattern (I’ve included a picture of the plate from Peck showing Obv 1a, Rev: A). Other than the metal flaw and 2 edge bumps near Very Fine condition with an even tone in the fields.  A very scarce coin.

Obverse: Laureated and curiassed bust right date blow, CAROLVS . A . Carolo
Reverse: Britannia draped seated left on globe with shield, sceptre and sprig of leaves, QVATVOR . MARIA . VINDICO. BRITANIA in exergue.
References: Peck (BMC) 407
Diameter: 23mm
Weight: 5.82 grams

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