Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1860, by J. Moore, type 1, in silver, laureate bust left, rev. Britannia seated to right on rock within inner beaded circle, great britain and ireland around, value expressed as 1D, edge plain, 11.83g/12h (F 825; BMC 2099; Magnay 260). Characteristic group of rust spots by olive branch, cabinet friction on face and upper neck, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck, extremely rare; only two others noted in commerce in the last 30 years [Magnay and Bamford]
£1,200-£1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Coins from the Collection of Ian Sawden.

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