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Victoria silver Penny 1d high grade bronze Sixpence 6d George V Bun Head Scarce copper 1887 Freeman lovely grade Halfpenny ¼d lustrous ½d Shilling Farthing aUNC George III 1/- Rare Gouby 4d William IV 1874 1858
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Fascinating story to these: Specially designed for the collection plates of West Indian churches, into which god-fearing folk considered it terrifically bad form to put copper coinage. Being a quarter of a Spanish real, it became known as the Christian Quattie.
Nice strong example of what is fast becoming my favourite series. I just love the weight of 'em, and the surface texture, when they're this good.
Although minted with the Colonies in mind, these did circulate in Great Britain, but not for long. Even in 1844 there wasn't much you could buy for 1/1920th of a Pound. This one has a slight titled E in REG, for those who like their microvarieties. I know I do.
Although listed in Peck and in Bramah, the Ornamental trident variety with the close colon has, inexplicably, never been listed in Spink.
Brilliant Uncirculated: you could be forgiven for mistaking this coin for a Proof - it has those distinctive sharp edges. It's not a Proof, but it must be a very early strike because it is absolutely gorgeous. You'd never need to upgrade.
Initially recognised by Ernest Bramah, in his 1929 publication "A guide to the varieties and rarity of English regal copper coins: Charles II-Victoria, 1671-1860". Bramah catalogued the variety as No. 25c, and described it as Rare. The distinguishing features of this die are the shallow feature to the right of the join between the two loops of the 8 and the little tooth within the lower loop.
I have found myself building up quite a sub-specialisation in 1858 pennies, by Gouby number. At last count nine different types had passed through my hands - all 1858, all different date types and overdates. Micro-collecting at its best!
Some honest wear, but no serious problems, and this is a Rare coin. It's a combination of the first toothed reverse, which retains the LCW signature below the shield, and the first of the obverses that had had the signature under the bust cut away.
This series starts to get very interesting the further into Victoria you go.
Possibly wiped a while ago, but it's recovered well and still retains a significant amount of original lustre. It's a very attractive example.
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