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An Error Legend struck from Misaligned Dies
Victoria (1837-1901), Sovereign, 1860
victoria dei gratia [O in VICTORIA over C]
bare head left, hair bound up by two fillets; date below truncation
BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID : DEF :
Crowned shield of arms, two tied laurel branches around
Milled edge, 7.98g/7h (Marsh 43C; EGC 1137; Bentley 82; S 3852D)
Good extremely fine, retaining mint lustre; the error unusual, extremely rare and very clear here [slabbed PCGS MS 63] £2,400-£3,000
This item has been graded by PCGS and has been awarded grade 63.
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This lot is to be sold as part of a special collection, The Hammersley Collection of Exceptional British Milled Sovereigns.
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