Lot 2210
Great 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.
The Cheshire Collection.
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