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

Victoria (1837-1901), 1860, restrike by J. Moore for E. Shorthouse, type 2, in copper, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 11.08g/12h (F 843 [dies 3+B; not in Sale]; BMC 2116; Magnay 277; Adams 172). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck partially polished out, small knock on Britannia’s right knee and metal fault on lower edge, otherwise virtually 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:
Bt P. Withers July 2005