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Estimate
GBP (£) 20 - 30
EUR (€) 23 - 35
USD ($) 27 - 40
(1 Bid, Reserve met)
Great Britain. Hanover, Victoria BI Pattern Penny Model. Struck 1844. Design by Joseph Moore.
• ONE PENNY • MODEL •, head to left; VICTORIA before, REG: behind / • ONE PENNY • MODEL •, denomination in centre. TC 375285. 3.85gr, 22mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
FOOTNOTES:
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.
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