THE COLLECTION OF A CLASSICIST, BRITISH COINS, Victoria, Bronzed-copper Proof Penny, 1839, young head left, date below, legend VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, W.W. on truncation, rev struck en médaille, Britannia helmeted, seated right with shield and ornamental trident, emblems in exergue, legend BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF: (Peck 1479; S 3948). Toned, old lacquer both sides, otherwise practically as struck and scarce.
Estimate: £800-1000