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Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1865, unsigned [obv. by T.J. Minton, rev. by L.C. Wyon], in bronze, coronetted head left, rev. Britannia seated left, edge plain, 9.43g/12h (F 772 [Sale, lot 245, this coin]; BMC 2062). Striking crack on lower rim and other trifling surface metal flaws through one on reverse, otherwise practically as struck and dark-toned, extremely rare (£900-1,200)

Provenance:
M.J. Freeman Collection, Christie’s Auction, 23 October 1984, lot 245