Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Crown, 1837, by J. Bonomi for T. Pinches on behalf of J. Rochelle Thomas, in white metal, diademed head left, rev. Britannia standing right holding Victory, edge plain, 18.63g/12h (ESC 323). A mis-strike with edge flawed at 3 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine, very rare (£450-550)

Struck in 1893 (cf. Pridmore, SNC January 1963, pp.2-4)