Victoria (1837-1901)
Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Farthing, 1860 [struck c. 1887], unsigned [probably by L.C. Lauer for 'A. Weyl'], in lead, young head left, rev. cruciform shields with roses, thistle and shamrock in angles, edge plain, 4.85g/12h (Pearce, BNJ 2011, p.197; Cooke 175; F 904; BMC –). Light scratch behind head, some surface spotting, good very fine and extremely rare £600-£800
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Provenance: An Unusual and Important Group of "Weyl" Patterns, Glendining Auction, 15 December 1993, lot 272; bt C. Cooke November 2008