The Magnay Collection of Fractional Farthings and Victorian Pattern Pennies

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1860, white metal, a uniface striking of the obverse only, coronetted bust left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG: F:D:, edge plain, 5.43gm (cf. Freeman 864 [not in Sale]; cf. BMC 2136). Has been tooled, otherwise very fine and about as made, of the highest rarity (£300-500)

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

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From a collection in the USA; bt P. Deane Jan. 1984. The first time this piece has been properly published and recorded; it will be noted that the obverse legend differs from the regular patterns (BMC 2135)