1760 Voce Populi Farthing. Nelson-1, W-13800. Rarity-5. Large Letters.

1760 Voce Populi Farthing. Nelson-1, W-13800. Rarity-5. Large Letters. EF-40 (PCGS). 55.9 grains. Boldly defined EF quality for this challenging Voce Populi denomination. The central high points carry both minor striking softness and much of the light wear, but plenty of finer detail is evident both within the effigy on the obverse and seated figure on the reverse. Hard, glossy surfaces are toned in even chocolate brown and reveal no marks of consequence even under close scrutiny with a loupe. A few tiny planchet pits are as made and do not detract. This is a scarce type that, when offered, is just as likely to be in nice and attractive AU or Mint State as in lower circulated grades with problems. Examples seem to have followed one of two routes: either into the hands of collectors in Europe, or into commercial channels on one side of the Atlantic or the other, where they saw heavy use. In fact, while the Voce Populi coppers were not intended for America, many did make it here, and at least one Voce Populi farthing has been found in American soil. That offered here presents uncommonly well for a lightly circulated survivor, and with an impressive numismatic provenance, as well, it will have no difficulty finding its way into another highly regarded collection. Provenance: From the Emerald Coast Collection. Earlier ex Henry C. Miller; John Work Garrett, to The Johns Hopkins University, by gift, 1942; our (Bowers and Ruddy's) sale of the Garrett Collection for The Johns Hopkins University, Part III, October 1980, lot 1276. PCGS# 256. NGC ID: 2AUA. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

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