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Victoria (1837-1901), 1870, unsigned [obv. by T.J. Minton, rev. by L.C. Wyon], in bronze, coronetted head left, victoria d : g : britt: reg : f : d : around, rev. Britannia seated left, convex shield, one penny around, date in exergue, edge plain, 9.36g/12h (F 774 [Sale, lot 247]; BMC 2062; Gouby rev. g; Adams –; cf. SNC February 2001, 444). Virtually as struck, light red tone, extremely rare (£900-1,200)

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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Provenance:
Bt R.W.J. Franks July 1998