Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Half-Farthing, 1853, bronzed, edge plain, struck inverted, 2.32gm (BMC 1600, this coin; SC 65; S 3951). Minor hairlines, otherwise brilliant and very rare (£140-160)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Magnay Collection of Fractional Farthings and Victorian Pattern Pennies.

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Ex Peck, Glendining 12 Oct. 1966 (61); bt P. Deane July 1975; in G. Hearn’s private collection, 1966-75