The Magnay Collection of Fractional Farthings and Victorian Pattern Pennies

Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Half-Farthing, 1839, copper, edge plain, struck en médaille, 2.33gm (BMC –; SC –). A few trivial surface marks visible on close inspection, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, an exceptional specimen, extremely rare (£200-250)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Magnay Collection of Fractional Farthings and Victorian Pattern Pennies.

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Bt P. Deane July 1975; previously in G. Hearn’s private collection