Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, by J. Moore for E. Shorthouse, type 2, in silver, laureate bust left, rev. Britannia seated to left on rock within inner beaded circle, great britain above, one penny below, edge plain, 11.45g/12h (F 838; BMC 2111; Magnay 273, this coin). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck, brilliant mint state and prettily toned, a most attractive specimen, very rare £1,500-£2,000

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

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Provenance: Spink Auction 6, 10-11 October 1979, lot 820; D.E. Magnay Collection, DNW Auction 39, 3 February 1999, lot 273; C. Adams Collection, Spink Auction 164, 23 July 2003, lot 167; Croydon Coin Auctions, 7 March 2006, lot 24; DNW Auction 93, 26 September 2011, lot 1738