Victoria (1837-1901), 1860, by J. Moore, type 1, in copper, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 11.24g/12h (F 828 [dies 1+A; Sale, lot 267]; BMC 2102; Magnay 263 [= Adams 158, this coin]; ‘Gregory’ 418; Norweb 645). Characteristic group of rust spots by olive branch, spots on obverse rim, scratch by Britannia’s shield and other light marks, extremely fine and brilliant, rare (£200-250)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Victorian Bronze Pennies formed by the Late Laurie Bamford.

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Provenance:
D.E. Magnay Collection, DNW Auction 39, 3 February 1999, lot 263 [from P.C. Deane May 1974]
C. Adams Collection, Spink Auction 164, 23 July 2003, lot 158