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Auction: 3024 - The Slaney Collection of English Coins
Lot: 233

Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Crown, 35.61g., 1837, by Bonomi, issued by J Rochelle Thomas in 1893, incuse outlined Egyptian style slender bust facing left, incuse date either side of base, incuse legend, victoria reg dei gra, sunken border of stars both sides, rev. struck en medaille, standing figure of Britannia right, with trident and shield, decus.et.tutamen around shield rim, outstretched arm supports Victory, vertical legend, britt / minerva to left, victrix / fid def to right, edge, plain, numbered T 29 incuse (ESC 320 R2; L&S 1), lightly toned, as struck, rare Estimate £1,500-2,000 provenance Purchased L S Forrer 1946 for £15.10/- These Crowns were numbered 1 to 150

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