Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, and Historical Medals

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 4 [3+D], copper, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.12gm (Freeman 860 [Sale, lot 288]; BMC 2132). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck partially polished out, usual minor rust marks in reverse field, brilliant and practically as struck, superbly patinated with mirror-like fields, an exceptional specimen, rare (£180-220)

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

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Bt P. Deane May 1974