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Victoria (1837-1901), 1860, restrike by J. Moore for E. Shorthouse, type 2, in white metal, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 9.34g/12h (F 839 [dies 2+B; not in Sale]; BMC 2114; Magnay 274, this coin; Adams 168). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck, minor hairlines, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, extremely 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:
SCMB September 1980 (L229)
D.E. Magnay Collection, DNW Auction 39, 3 February 1999, lot 274