A Fine Collection of Britannia Groats, the property of a Lady

Victoria (1837-1901), BRITISH COINS, Victoria (1837-1901), 1862 Proof, edge grained, 1.89g/12h (ESC 3358 and p.632, this piece; S 3913). Hairlines and reverse with the appearance of having been cleaned at some time, otherwise virtually as struck, exceptionally rare with this edge
£900-1,200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Britannia Groats, the property of a Lady.

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Provenance: Norweb Collection, Part III, Spink Auction 56, 19 November 1986, lot 1091 [from Seaby March 1976]