British, Irish and Scottish Coins

Victoria (1837-1901), 1856 Pattern by W. and L.C. Wyon, in silver, young bust left, rev. half shilling crowned within wreath, date below, edge plain, 2.83g/12h (Davies 1142; ESC 1774; cf. Norweb I, 287). Tiny rim fault on reverse at 3 o’clock, otherwise practically as struck, most attractively toned, very rare
£700-900

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Collection of Sixpences formed by the late Alfred Bole.

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Provenance: SCMB October 1950 (7831); bt Spink