British Coins

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, by J. Moore, type 2 [2+B], in silver, similar, edge plain, 11.45g/12h (Freeman 838 [Sale, lot 275]; BMC 2111; Adams 167, this coin). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck, brilliant mint state and prettily toned, a most attractive specimen, very rare £800-1,000

Provenance: Spink Auction 6, 10-11 October 1979, lot 820; D.E. Magnay Collection, DNW Auction 39, 3 February 1999, lot 273; C. Adams Collection, Spink Auction 164, 23 July 2003, lot 167; Croydon Coin Auctions, 7 March 2006, lot 24