Watch List notes:

Sixpence 1870 ESC 1721, Bull 3221, Die Number 1, Fine with slightly uneven toning, a very rare and under-rated date, R2 in ESC and Bull. We note our archive database shows we have only offered 4 examples in 17 years, these being Die Numbers 3, 6, and 9. Forms part of an interesting group of Die Number 1 coins offered in this sale, many scarce or rare

Estimate: 40-60 GBP