Canada
Nova Scotia. Victoria bronzed Specimen "Mayflower" Penny 1856 SP64 Brown NGC, Br-875, cf. NS-6A1 (unlisted in coin alignment), Haxby-MS-9, Robins-29182. Plain edge. Coin alignment. Variety with LCW initials. Formely unpublished variety of the adopted Mayflower Penny design, featuring a delightful antiqued hardwood-like finish to the surfaces as a result of the bronzing process (not noted on the holder).
Adopted obverse (Haxby die SP-2): Short tiara (at its right end the hair touches the jewel at top and the band ends with a lozenge).
Adopted reverse (Haxby die SP-B): Upper left serif of N of TOKEN is doubled.
Ex. Doug Robins Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/canada/canada-nova-scotia-victoria-bronzed-specimen-mayflower-penny-1856-sp64-brown-ngc-/a/3098-33483.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3098-01182022
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Estimate: 1200-1800 USD