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Victoria (1837-1901), 1875h, dies Lk, ‘specimen’, in bronze, similar, but tie-ribbons nearly touch, rev. large date, thicker lighthouse, sea does not cross linear circle, edge plain, 9.60g/12h (Gouby H; cf. F 86 [dies 8+J; Sale, lot 55]; Adams 262, this coin; cf. BMC 1706). Obverse with signs of old cleaning, otherwise extremely fine and the reverse retaining some brilliance, sharp rims, rare (£300-400)

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:
C. Adams Collection, Spink Auction 164, 23 July 2003, lot 262
SNC April 2005 (2466).

See footnote to previous lot