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VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, young head of Queen Victoria to left; date below / BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID : DEF :, crowned shield within laurel wreath; rose, thistle and shamrock below; Bull 2722; ESC 679; SCBC 3888. 27.45gr, 38mm, 6h.

Near Very Fine.

From an early 20th century collection. Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian.

• ONE PENNY • MODEL •, head to left; VICTORIA before, REG: behind / • ONE PENNY • MODEL •, denomination in centre. TC 375285. 3.85gr, 22mm, 12h.

Very Fine.

From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

These model coins were issued by Joseph Moore between 1844 and 1848, when the Government was tentatively discussing plans to replace the heavy copper coinage then in circulation. They were produced in such large numbers, and became so popular with the public, that the Royal Mint had to make an official pronouncement stating that they were not responsible for their manufacture.

VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, crowned, veiled and draped bust to left; J.E.B. in small lettering on truncation / BRITT: REG: FID: DEF:, crowned cruciform shields around Star of the Garter, sceptres in angles; date with Roman I above. Bull 2695; ESC 394; SCBC 3922. 22.55gr, 36mm, 12h.

Good Very Fine.

From an early 20th century collection. Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian.

Design by George Kruger Gray. GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX, bare head left, HP below neck truncation / FID: DEF: IND: IMP:, crowned shield of arms with unicorn and lion supporters, DIEU ET MON DROIT in lower ribbon; denomination and date below. Bull 4020; ESC 392; SCBC 4078. 28.28gr, 39mm, 12h.

Near Extremely Fine.

From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson.

Comprising: Set of Four, Three, Two and One Penny denominations in a Maundy coin box. SCBC 3392. 51.27gr total.

Extremely Fine.

From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Comprising: Set of Four, Three, Two and One Penny denominations in a Maundy coin box. SCBC 3418. 49.65gr total.

Near Extremely Fine.

From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Comprising: Set of Four, Three, Two and One Penny denominations in a Maundy coin box. SCBC 3792. 48.45gr total.

Near Extremely Fine.

From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Comprising: Set of Four, Three, Two and One Penny denominations in a Maundy coin box. SCBC 3658. 49.23gr total.

Near Extremely Fine.

From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Comprising: Set of Four, Three, Two and One Penny denominations in a Maundy coin box. SCBC 3916. 50.25gr total.

Extremely Fine.

From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Comprising: Set of Four, Three, Two and One Penny denominations in a Maundy coin box. SCBC 3916. 56.86gr total.

Uncirculated to Extremely Fine.

From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Comprising: Set of Four, Three, Two and One Penny denominations in a Maundy coin box. SCBC 3916. 47.64gr total.

Extremely Fine.

From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Comprising: Set of Four, Three, Two and One Penny denominations in a Maundy coin box. SCBC 3916. 51.87gr total.

Near Extremely Fine.

From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.