The Collection of Victorian Bronze Pennies formed by the Late Laurie Bamford

Victoria (1837-1901), 1874, dies Kg, aged portrait, aquiline nose, wreath of 17 leaves, rose half-visible, gap between ribbons, rev. large date, sea crosses linear circle, 9.41g/12h (Gouby C; F 70 [dies 7+G; Sale, lot 48, this coin]; Adams 252; BMC 1692; S 3954). Extremely fine, small spot by e of penny, otherwise with virtually full original colour but the obverse a trifle dulled (£120-150)

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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Provenance:
M.J. Freeman Collection, Christie’s Auction, 23 October 1984, lot 48 (part)
bt P. Wincott