Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Charles II (1660-1685), Farthing, 1685, in copper, edge nvmmorvm [fa]m[v]lvs 1685, 5.70g/6h (cf. BMC 538; cf. S 3395). Somewhat corroded and plug missing, of good style, possibly a contemporary forgery but an interesting piece, fair to fine, the date clear, extremely rare (£50-100)

Provenance:
Found in the River Thames