Victoria (1837-1901), bronze Farthings (2), 1863, second 1863 similar, a sub-variety with raised dot on ground below lighthouse, "bun" type laureate and draped bust left, five berries in wreath, rev. Britannia seated right on rock with trident and shield, lighthouse to left, ship to right, date in exergue (Peck 1867, -; Fr.509, -; S.3958). Both toned, the dot variety with a little lustre, graded and slabbed by CGS UK as CGS F30 and CGS EF70 respectively, a rare pair. (2)
CGS UK certification 21228 – FA.V1.1863.01.
12423 – FA.V1.1863.02 labelled Dot var.
Provenance:
Second coin Ex London Coins Auction 129, 8th June 2010, lot 1294.