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Auction: 3011 - The Colin Adams Collection of British Pennies, Foreign Coins & Medals
Lot: 169

Victoria, Pattern Penny, 1860, first restrike in bronzed copper, by Joseph Moore, laureate head facing left, light rust spots on neck and cheek, 11 leaves and 7 berries, tied with ribbon, within beaded circle, date below, stop either side, victoria queen above, beaded border both sides, rev.struck en medaille, Britannia in flowing robes seated facing half-left on rock, looking left, trident in right hand, shield and olive spray in left hand, anchor fluke to left, within beaded circle, one penny below, stop either side, great britain, rim raised, edge, plain (Peck 2112; Fr. 840 R16, dies 2/B), a few scattered spots on obverse, otherwise as struck and very rare Estimate £ 200-300

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