LOT 3298
Great Britain. Hanover, Victoria CU Penny. Dated 1861. Royal mint. 'Bun head' type.
Designs by Leonard Charles Wyon. VICTORIA D : G : BRITT : REG : F : D :, laureate and draped bust to left / ONE PENNY, Britannia seated to right, holding trident in left hand, and shield with Union flag in right hand, date in exergue; sea behind with lighthouse on left and ship on right. SCBC 3954. Extremely Fine.(9.33gr, 31mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Great Britain. Hanover, Victoria AR Maundy Money Set. 1893.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Comprising: Set of Four, Three, Two and One Penny denominations in an old long Maundy coin box. SCBC 3943. 50gr total.
Extremely Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
England. Hanover, Group of Two [2] George IV AE Farthings. 1821-1829.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: two farthings of George IV. 9.35gr total.
Condition as seen.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
England. Hanover, George III AR Twopence. Dated 1786. Maundy issue.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
GEORGIVS • III • DEI • GRATIA • with laureate bust facing right / • MAG • BRI • FR • ET • HIB • REX • with large crowned 2 in centre with date either side of crown. SCBC 3756. 0.99gr, 15mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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