British and Scottish Coins and Countermarked Tokens from the Collection of the late Arthur Chesser

Victoria (1837-1901), Trial Crown, 1837 [1893+], by T. Pinches [after J. Bonomi] for J. Rochelle Thomas, in white metal, coronetted head left, no ear-ring and other lacking other final detail, small stars around circumference, rev. Britannia standing right, holding Victory, drapery partially finished, no stars around circumference, edge plain, 20.50g/12h (ESC 323; L & S 5). Extremely fine and very rare £1,000-1,500

Provenance: Glendining Auction, 18 February 1954, lot 121