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Victoria (1837-1901), 1891, dies Rr, wider date than previous, last 1 aligns directly under a fold of Britannia’s drapery, 9.34g/12h (Gouby – [B in forthcoming edition]; F –; BMC 1744; S 3954). Light traces of handling, otherwise brilliant mint state (£150-200)

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 late owner’s ticket states ‘only specimen so far known’; a second specimen in similar condition sold for as much as £360 in November 2001 (Croydon Coin Auctions, lot 171)