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Victoria (1837-1901), 1860, restrike by J. Moore for E. Shorthouse, type 3, in bronzed-copper, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 9.65g/12h (F 853 [dies 4+C; not in Sale]; BMC 2126; Magnay 288, this coin; Adams 183). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck polished out, small spot by Britannia’s left shoulder, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, rare (£180-220)

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 288