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LOT 4168
Straights Settlements (British Malaysia). Victoria AE Half Cent. Dated 1884.
VICTORIA QUEEN, crowned head to left / STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, 1/2 in centre, denomination and date below. KM 8a. Near Extremely Fine.(4.59gr, 23mm, 6h.).
Provenance
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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LOT 4168
Straights Settlements (British Malaysia). Victoria AE Half Cent.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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