Coins and Medals by David Ramage, from the Collection of the late Robert Thompson

Charles II, Pattern Farthing, 1660, by D. Ramage, in copper, mm. rosette, small crowned bust of Charles II left, signed r below, svch god loves, rev. from the same die as previous, edge plain, 2.52g/12h (Cooke –; BMC – [483 obv./476 rev.]). Portrait flat, otherwise fine, exceptionally rare; this and the next perhaps the only specimens known from this die combination £1,200-£1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Coins and Medals by David Ramage, from the Collection of the late Robert Thompson.

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Provenance: Glendining Auction, 8 October 1991, lot 1180; E.R. Nutbourne Collection; Mark Rasmussen FPL 12, April 2007 (116)