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Victoria (1837-1901), 1860 mule, dies Cd, similar, rev. toothed border, lcw below shield, 9.37g/12h (Gouby G; Satin 8; F 8 [dies 1+D; Sale, lot 6]; Adams –; BMC 1624; S 3954). Die flaw above hair, bagmarks and slight rubbing on high points of face, otherwise extremely fine with almost full original colour, extremely rare and the finest known specimen (£1,000-1,500)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Victorian Bronze Pennies formed by the Late Laurie Bamford.

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Superior to the Peck/Freeman specimen, sold for £700 in 1984