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Ireland, Dublin, Edward Stephens, Proof Penny, 1816, in silver, undraped bust of Wellington, edge plain, 18.45g/6h (W 1892a, this piece; Eimer 229a). Tiny test mark on reverse rim at 1 o’clock and a few minor surface marks, otherwise extremely fine with light grey tone, of the highest rarity and believed the only known specimen (£900-1,200)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 19th Century Tokens formed by David Litrenta.

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Provenance:
W.J. Noble Collection, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 1957 [from P.C. Deane 1985].

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