Victoria (1837-1901), copper Third-Farthing, 1844, issued for use in Malta, young head left, legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. Britannia seated right with trident and shield, incuse line on saltire of shield, legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF:, emblems in exergue, weight 1.63g (Peck 1606; C&R 2030 R2; S.3952). Toned practically extremely fine and rare.
Provenance:
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, October 2002, item MC2029.