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

             
            Lot 2210Great Britain. Pattern copper "Ship" Farthing (1662). 
            Charles II. P-398. Dies by John Roettier. Straight-grained edge (not 
            visible in the slab). Toothed borders. Diameter 22.5 mm. No portrait 
            but rather a sailing ship is featured, said to be the "Sovereign of 
            the Seas," the largest ship in the water at the time: "Roettier must 
            have copied John Payne's engraving of the vessel, as the details 
            agree very closely." The curious legend, "Quatuor Maria Vindico," 
            translates from Latin to mean "I claim the four seas," which Peck 
            explains was "intended to give prominence to the king's pride and 
            interest in the navy." Peck also rates this variety Extremely Rare. 
            It's also quite exceptional. The color is that of milk chocolate. 
            Some die flaws are evident, but only tiny marks. The surfaces are 
            glossy and most attractive! NGC graded EF-40 Brown. 
            Estimated Value $1,000-1,200. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $900
             


          








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