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Sold on 20 June 2006

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The Collection of Victorian Bronze Pennies formed by the Late Laurie Bamford

Laurence John Bamford

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Lot

№ 38

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20 June 2006

Hammer Price:
£1,350

Victoria (1837-1901), 1861, dies Hg, similar, rev. no signature, convex shield, 9.35g/12h (Gouby J; Satin 32; F 28 [dies 5+G; Sale, lot 17]; Adams –; BMC –; S 3954). Small verdigris spot to right of rose, otherwise almost extremely fine and nicely patinated, extremely rare, one of the finest known specimens (£500-700)

Provenance:
Bt M. Pearce September 1991.

A specimen in fine condition sold for as much as £750 in September 2001 (Croydon Coin Auctions, lot 152)