Auction Catalogue

18 September 2012

Starting at 10:00 AM

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British Coins

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 2727

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18 September 2012

Estimate: £600–£800

Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Threepence, 1866, dies 3+B, 1.40g/6h (cf. Davies 1285; ESC –; cf. S 3914C). A little hairlined, otherwise virtually as struck, excessively rare, the proof striking not noted in the references £600-800

The currency specimen is listed in Spink as extremely rare. Maundy threepences were struck using dies 2+A