Sovereign Rarities Ltd
Auction 7 21 Sep 2022
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EF70 | Elizabeth II (1952-), brass mint error Penny, 1966, off-metal mint error struck on a commonwealth blank, laureate head right, Latin legend and beaded border surrounding, ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRATIA. REGINA. F: D:, rev. Britannia seated facing right on rocks with shield and trident, sea in background, denomination ONE PENNY either side round, date in exergue (Fr.256 dies 3+I; S.4157). Possibly struck using a Jamaican planchet, toned and graded by CGS UK as EF70.
CGS UK Certification variety 2, 8889-PE.E2.1966.02
Calendar Year Mintage 165,739,200.
The Latin legend translates as "Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith".
Provenance:
Ex Colin Adams Collection, Spink (London) 23rd. July 2003 Lot 371.
Ex Dr. Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies.
Ex Steve Copthorne Collection, Colin Cooke (Manchester).
Estimate: £250-300
CGS UK Certification variety 2, 8889-PE.E2.1966.02
Calendar Year Mintage 165,739,200.
The Latin legend translates as "Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith".
Provenance:
Ex Colin Adams Collection, Spink (London) 23rd. July 2003 Lot 371.
Ex Dr. Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies.
Ex Steve Copthorne Collection, Colin Cooke (Manchester).
Estimate: £250-300