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Auction 147  6-7 December 2014
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Lot 2888

Starting price: 30 GBP
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Penny 1858 8 over 2 this variety previously thought to be 8 over 3 with die cracks through the bottom and top of all four digits of the date showing an later stage of the die break associated with this type, recent research has stated this is more likely to be 8 over 2, indeed this coin shows a small point at the bottom left of the 8. Recent research suggest that this die only had a short working life (Source: Michael Gouby, article Spink Numismatic Circular May 2010 pages 72-73) NEF with a few small spots

Estimate: 30-60 GBP
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