Farthing 1665 GOLD Charles II (1660–1685) Pattern From dies by John Roettier. Laureate, cuirassed short-haired bust l.; CAROLVS.A.CAROLO. Rv. Britannia seated l. QVATVOR . MARIA . VINDICO (I claim the four seas) BRITANNIA in ex. Charles II copper farthings were not produced until 1672–1675 and 1679, weighed 5.2 – 6.4 grams, diam. 22–23mm The obverse had a left-facing bust of the king, with th ...