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Victoria (1837-1901), 1874, dies Jj, similar, rev. small date, sea does not cross linear circle, 9.47g/12h (Gouby B; F 67 [dies 6+H; Sale, lot 47, this coin]; Adams 250; ‘Gregory’ 443; BMC 1691; S 3954). Practically as struck with full original colour, the obverse most attractive, very rare (£250-300)

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:
M.J. Freeman Collection, Christie’s Auction, 23 October 1984, lot 47 (part)
bt M.A. Marsh.

Superior to the ‘Gregory’ specimen, sold for £420 in May 2006