Important British and World Coins

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Half-Florin, 1863, by C. Wiener and W.J. Taylor, in silver, coronetted bust left, rev. crowned square-topped shield in tressure over cross, edge plain, 6.31g/12h (ESC 1380; Davies 3092; KM. PnE115). Brilliant mint state and deeply toned, rare (£400-500)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Joanna Tansley Collection of Patterns, Proofs and Coining Trials.

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Provenance:
Glendining Auction, 7 June 1988, lot 157