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Victoria (1837-1901), 1860, restrike by J. Moore for E. Shorthouse, type 1, in light copper, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 10.30g/12h (F 831 [dies 2+A; Sale, lot 270, this coin; BMC –; Magnay 267, this coin; cf. Adams 160). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck and by olive branch, spot on lower jaw, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, extremely rare (£200-250)

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:
M.J. Freeman Collection, Christie’s Auction, 23 October 1984, lot 270
Croydon Coin Auctions, 3 July 1985, lot 239
D.E. Magnay Collection, DNW Auction 39, 3 February 1999, lot 267