Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1860 [struck c. 1887], unsigned [probably by L.C. Lauer for ‘A. Weyl’], in copper, young head left, rev. cruciform shields with roses, thistle and shamrock in angles, united kingdom and greater britain around, one penny below, edge grained, 12.41g/12h (Pearce, BNJ 2011, p.194, this coin; F 869, this coin; BMC 2140, this coin). Brilliant mint state, believed the only known specimen [slabbed NGC PF 65 RB] £3,000-£4,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Coins from the Collection of Ian Sawden.

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Provenance: J.G. Murdoch Collection, Part III, Sotheby Auction, 15-19 March 1904, lot 676 (part); with Seaby; M.J. Freeman Collection, Christie’s Auction, 23 October 1984, lot 292; Heritage Auction 3012 (New York), 2-3 January 2011, lot 24197