The Magnay Collection of Fractional Farthings and Victorian Pattern Pennies

3 February 1999

Lot No 245

Victoria (1837-1901), Third-Farthings (2), both 1866, one with 90° die-axis (BMC 1926; SC 20; S 3960; Prid. Malta 5). [2]. One brilliant mint state, other with 90° axis good very fine (£25-30)

3 February 1999

Lot No 246

Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Third-Farthing, 1866, bronze, stop after G of D G very weak, edge plain, struck en médaille, 0.93gm (BMC 1927; SC 25; Prid. Malta 6A). Brilliant mint state, most attractive, extremely rare (£150-180)

3 February 1999

Lot No 247

Victoria (1837-1901), Third-Farthings (6), 1868, 1876, 1878, 1881 with last numeral of date double-entered, 1884, 1885 (BMC 1928, 1932-3-4, 1936-7; SC 30, 50, 55, 60, 70, 75; S 3960; Prid. Malta 7-12); Edward VII, Third-Farthing, 1902 (BMC 2241; SC 5; S 3993; Prid. Malta 14); George V, Third-Farthing, 1913 (BMC...

3 February 1999

Lot No 248

Victoria (1837-1901), Proof (?) Third-Farthing, 1868, bronze, edge plain, struck en médaille, 0.96gm (cf. BMC 1929; cf. SC 35; cf. Prid. Malta 7A). Extremely fine, retaining some brilliance in obverse field (£40-50)

3 February 1999

Lot No 249

Victoria (1837-1901), Proof or Trial Third-Farthing, 1868, cupro-nickel, edge plain, struck en médaille, 0.87gm (BMC 1930; SC 40; Prid. Malta 7B; cf. Norweb 1846; cf. R.J. Ford 343). Brilliant and practically as struck, very rare (£150-200)

3 February 1999

Lot No 250

Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Third-Farthing, 1876, bronze, edge plain, struck en médaille, 0.93gm (BMC –; SC –). Brilliant and practically as struck, toned, extremely rare (£150-200)

3 February 1999

Lot No 251

Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Third-Farthing, 1878, bronze, edge plain, struck en médaille, 0.93gm (BMC –; SC –; Prid. Malta 9A). Obverse lightly lacquered (as many proofs of this time were), otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, extremely rare (£150-200)

3 February 1999

Lot No 252

Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Third-Farthing, 1881, bronze, edge plain, struck en médaille, 0.93gm (BMC 1935; SC 65; Prid. Malta 10A). Brilliant and practically as struck, extremely rare (£150-200)

3 February 1999

Lot No 253

Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Third-Farthing, 1884, bronze, edge plain, struck en médaille, 0.97gm (BMC –; SC –; Prid. Malta 11A). Obverse spotted, otherwise extremely fine with brilliant surfaces, extremely rare (£120-140)

3 February 1999

Lot No 254

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern or Trial for the Obverse of a Third-Farthing, undated, by L.C. Wyon after W. Theed, aluminium, coronetted bust left, edge plain, 16mm, 0.63gm (BMC 1938; Prid. Malta 17; cf. Norweb 1855; cf. R.J. Ford 344; cf. Nobleman 509). Metal flaw on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and extremely...

3 February 1999

Lot No 255

Victoria (1837-1901), Quarter-Farthings (2), 1839, 1851 (BMC 1608, 1609; SC 5, 10; S 3953; Prid. Ceylon 97, 98) [2]. Extremely fine, first toned, second with a hint of original colour (£40-50)

3 February 1999

Lot No 256

Victoria (1837-1901), Quarter-Farthings (2), 1852, 1853 (BMC 1610, 1612; SC 15, 25; S 3953; Prid. Ceylon 99, 100) [2]. Extremely fine, both with much original colour (£40-50)

3 February 1999

Lot No 257

Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Quarter-Farthing, 1853, bronzed, edge plain, struck inverted, 1.21gm (BMC 1613; SC 35; S 3953; Prid. Ceylon 100A). Brilliant and practically as struck, extremely rare (£200-250)

3 February 1999

Lot No 258

Victoria (1837-1901), Proof or Trial Quarter-Farthing, 1868, cupro-nickel, edge plain, struck en médaille, 1.15gm (BMC 1615; SC 45; Prid. Ceylon 101A; cf. Norweb 1847; cf. R.J. Ford 128). Light obverse spotting, otherwise extremely fine and practically as struck, very rare (£250-300)

3 February 1999

Lot No 259

Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Quarter-Farthing, 1868, bronze, edge plain, struck en médaille, 1.15gm (BMC 1616; SC 40; S 3953; Prid. Ceylon 101; cf. R.J. Ford 129). Spot by D of F:D:, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, rare (£150-200)

3 February 1999

Lot No 260

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1860, type 1 [1+A], silver, laureate bust left, reverse Britannia seated to right on rock, GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, value expressed as 1D, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.83gm (Freeman 825 [not in Sale]; BMC 2099). Light hairlines on obverse and scratches on cheek,...

3 February 1999

Lot No 261

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1860, type 1 [1+A], gilt-copper, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.10gm (Freeman 826 [not in Sale]; BMC 2100). Characteristic group of rust spots by olive branch, brilliant and practically as struck, extremely rare (£300-350

3 February 1999

Lot No 262

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1860, type 1 [1+A], bronzed, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.17gm (Freeman 827 [not in Sale]; BMC 2101). Characteristic group of rust spots by olive branch, small spot by 6 of date and very light traces of handling on obverse, otherwise brilliant and practically as...

3 February 1999

Lot No 263

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1860, type 1 [1+A], copper, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.24gm (Freeman 828 [Sale, lot 267]; BMC 2102). Characteristic group of rust spots by olive branch, scratch by Britannia’s shield and other light marks, extremely fine and brilliant, rare (£150-200)

3 February 1999

Lot No 264

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 1 [2+A], silver, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.69gm (Freeman 829 [Sale, lot 268]; BMC 2103). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck and by olive branch, minor hairlines, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, nicely toned, very rare...

3 February 1999

Lot No 265

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 1 [2+A], bronzed, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 10.99gm (Freeman – [not in Sale]; BMC –). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck and by olive branch, brilliant and practically as struck, extremely rare (£200-250)

3 February 1999

Lot No 266

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 1 [2+A], white metal, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 9.55gm (Freeman 830 [Sale, lot 269]; BMC 2104). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck and by olive branch, light hairlines, otherwise extremely fine and brilliant, very rare (£150-200)

3 February 1999

Lot No 267

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 1 [2+A], copper, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 10.30gm (Freeman 831 [Sale, lot 270, this coin]; BMC –). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck and by olive branch, spot on lower jaw, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, extremely...

3 February 1999

Lot No 268

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 1 [4+A], bronzed, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.21gm (Freeman 833 [Sale, lot 271]; BMC 2106). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck polished away but those by olive branch remaining, a few light marks on obverse otherwise brilliant and...

3 February 1999

Lot No 269

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1860, type 2 [1+B], silver, laureate bust left, reverse Britannia seated to left on rock, GREAT BRITAIN one penny, edge plain, struck en médaille, 12.08gm (Freeman 834 [Sale, lot 272, this coin]; BMC 2107). Light hairlines on bust, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck,...

3 February 1999

Lot No 270

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1860, type 2 [1+B], gilt-copper, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.14gm (Freeman 835 [Sale, lot 273]; BMC 2108, this coin listed; cf. DNW 36, 152). Minor spotting, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, extremely rare and a most interesting pedigree (£250-300)

3 February 1999

Lot No 271

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1860, type 2 [1+B], bronzed, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 12.69gm (Freeman 836 [not in Sale]; BMC 2109). Extremely fine and brilliant, rare (£150-200)

3 February 1999

Lot No 272

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1860, type 2 [1+B], copper, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 10.62gm (Freeman 837 [Sale, lot 274]; BMC 2110). Minor surface marks and cabinet friction in centre of obverse, otherwise extremely fine and brilliant, attractive appearance, rare (£180-220)

3 February 1999

Lot No 273

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 2 [2+B], silver, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.47gm (Freeman 838 [Sale, lot 275]; BMC 2111). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck, brilliant mint state and prettily toned, a most attractive specimen, very rare (£600-700)

3 February 1999

Lot No 274

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 2 [2+B], white metal, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 9.34gm (Freeman 839 [not in Sale]; BMC 2114). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck, minor hairlines, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, extremely rare (£300-350)

3 February 1999

Lot No 275

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 2 [2+B], bronzed, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.01gm (Freeman 840 [Sale, lot 277]; BMC 2112). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck, brilliant mint state, rare (£180-220)

3 February 1999

Lot No 276

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 2 [3+B], gilt-copper, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.01gm (Freeman 842 [Sale, lot 279]; BMC 2115). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck partially polished out, minor marks, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, extremely rare...

3 February 1999

Lot No 277

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 2 [3+B], copper, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.18gm (Freeman 843 [not in Sale]; BMC 2116). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck partially polished out, spot by T of BRITAIN, extremely fine and patinated, rare (£150-200)

3 February 1999

Lot No 278

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 2 [4+B], bronzed, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 9.69gm (Freeman 843A [Sale, lot 278, this coin]; BMC –, but see p.488, footnote 2; cf. DNW 36, 153). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck partially polished out and lower rust spot further...

3 February 1999

Lot No 279

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1860, type 3 [1+C], silver, laureate bust left, reverse Britannia seated to right on rock, one penny above, date below, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.71gm (Freeman 844 [not in Sale]; BMC 2117, this coin). Brilliant mint state, attractive steel-blue and grey mottled tone,...

3 February 1999

Lot No 280

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1860, type 3 [1+C], gilt-copper, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.27gm (Freeman 845 [Sale, lot 280]; BMC 2118). Small spot by Y of PENNY, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, extremely rare (£300-350)

3 February 1999

Lot No 281

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Penny, 1860, type 3 [1+C], copper, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.12gm (Freeman 847 [not in Sale]; BMC 2120). Good extremely fine with blemish-free surfaces, light pink-red hue with a hint of original colour on reverse, attractive and rare (£150-200)

3 February 1999

Lot No 282

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 3 [2+C], silver, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 11.62gm (Freeman 848 [Sale, lot 282, this coin]; BMC 2121). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck, brilliant and practically as struck, attractively toned, very rare (£500-600)

3 February 1999

Lot No 283

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 3 [2+C], white metal, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 9.74gm (Freeman 849 [Sale, lot 283]; BMC 2123). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck, minor spotting on reverse rim and a scratch by shield, extremely fine with brilliant fields, very rare...

3 February 1999

Lot No 284

Victoria (1837-1901), Restrike Pattern Penny, 1860, type 3 [2+C], bronzed, similar, edge plain, struck en médaille, 9.90gm (Freeman 850 [not in Sale]; BMC 2122). Characteristic group of rust spots on neck, large spot in obverse field and further small spots on reverse, otherwise brilliant and practically as...