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Victoria (1837-1901), 1875, dies Lj, similar, rev. small date, sea does not cross linear circle, 9.45g/12h (Gouby B; F 80 [dies 8+H; Sale, lot 51]; Adams 259; ‘Gregory’ 445; BMC 1701; S 3954). Very light carbon specks on reverse, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck (£400-600)

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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The ‘Gregory’ specimen, in comparable condition, sold for £840 in May 2006