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Victoria (1837-1901), 1897, dies Vx, high sea, 9.54g/12h (Gouby C; F 148 [dies 1+C; Sale, lot 84]; Adams 318; BMC –; S 3961b). Tiny spot under Britannia’s drapery below left shoulder and other light carbon specks, otherwise brilliant mint state and lightly toned, very rare, especially in this state (£200-250)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Victorian Bronze Pennies formed by the Late Laurie Bamford.

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Superior to the Colin Adams specimen, sold for £280 in 2003