Victoria (1837-1901), Old Head, Pennies (3), all 1897, dies Vw (2, low sea, normal date and narrow date); dies Vx, high sea (Freeman 145, –, 148; Bamford 145, 146 this coin, 148; BMC 1943, –; S 3961, 3961B) [3]. First brilliant mint state, second with light spotting, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, last very fine and very rare £100-150

Provenance: Second L.J. Bamford Collection, DNW Auction 70, 20 June 2006, lot 146