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Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 2 [4+B], bronzed, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 9.69gm (Freeman 843A [Sale, lot 278, this coin]; BMC –, but see p.488, footnote 2; cf. DNW 36, 153). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck partially polished out and lower rust spot further reduced by polishing, a few minor marks visible on close inspection, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, extremely rare (£250-300)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Magnay Collection of Fractional Farthings and Victorian Pattern Pennies.

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Ex SCMB Apr. 1975 (K449), Freeman (278) and Croydon Coin Auctions, 1 May 1985 (531)