Jewellery & Coins - 26th April 2006

Lot 1054

Queen Victoria

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £500

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Description

Queen Victoria, Pattern or Trial Striking of the Crown, 1847, in lead, by William Wyon, struck with a collar on separate lead planchets, Obverse, young head to left, as currency type, toothed border, plain edge, on 4.5mm thick flan, Reverse, square-topped shield, crowned within open laurel wreath, as currency type, toothed border, plain edge, on 4mm thick flan, 39mm. Some scuffmarks and scratches, and obverse with edge bruise at 5 o'clock, very fine. (2)