Auction Catalogue
Victoria (1837-1901), 1862 mule, dies Dg, lc wyon on truncation, wreath of 15 leaves, lock of hair trifurcate, rev. no signature, convex shield, 9.50g/12h (Gouby A; Satin 38; F 38 [dies 2+G; Sale, lot 23]; Adams –; BMC –; S 3954). Extremely fine with almost full subdued original colour, of the highest rarity and probably 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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Provenance:
Bt Spink 1995.
Jerrams, in his 2001 ‘census’, only knew of six specimens; one of them, ‘worn but identifiable’ and apparently the Freeman discovery piece, sold for £160 in November 2001 (Croydon Coin Auctions, lot 156)
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