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Great Britain. Pattern Sixpence, 1887. ESC-1778 (Rarity-2). Victoria. By J.R. Thomas for Spink and Son.,struck in copper. Obverse VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN EMP OF INDIA. Old portrait crowned veiled and draped left. Reverse, SIXPENCE above royal arms with supporters, MDCCCLXXXVII, edge plain. Exquisite detail. For some reason these small Spink pattern are usually found in low grade or are scuffed. This is a pristine mint state example of a popular pattern. Extremely rare, and one of only a handful of specimens known to exist. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown. WINGS. Estimate Value $800 - 1,000