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Obverse of 1760 Voce Populi Farthing     Reverse of 1760 Voce Populi Farthing   


1760 VOCE POPULI FARTHING - NELSON 1

Variety nickname: Large Letters

Rarity: Rare

Mintage: Unknown

Designer: Unknown

Diameter:  millimeters

Metal content: Copper

Observed weights: 66.1 grains (grams)

Edge: Plain

Mintmark: None

Notes:
This was the only use of the obverse die.

The reverse die was also used with 1760 Voce Populi Farthing - Nelson 2.

Images courtesy of Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles

Significant examples:
 PCGS AU-58 (illustrated above)
- Goldbergs "Benson II" 02/2002:4
- Goldbergs "Pre-Long Beach Sale" 08/2002:32

Recent appearances:
 PCGS VF-20 (illustrated below)
- EAHA 10/2000:973, 66.1 grains

Obverse of Voce Populi Farthing     Reverse of Voce Populi Farthing

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