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Victoria (1837-1901), 1860, by J. Moore, type 1, in bronzed-copper, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 11.17g/12h (F 827 [dies 1+A; not in Sale]; BMC 2101; Magnay 262, this coin; Adams 157). Characteristic group of rust spots by olive branch, small spot by 6 of date and very light traces of handling on obverse, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, rare (£300-350)

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:
D.E. Magnay Collection, DNW Auction 39, 3 February 1999, lot 262