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№ 730 x

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7 February 2024

Hammer Price:
£15,000

Free State (1921-1937), Pattern Penny, 1927, by P. Morbiducci, in copper, edge plain, 8.59g/12h (KM –). Good extremely fine, extremely rare £10,000-£12,000

Although these pieces are often described as bronze, XRF analysis of this coin reveals it to be almost pure copper (99.8%).