Victoria, pattern Florin, 1848, similar to preceding coin, <I>rev.</I> ONE DIME ONE TENTH OF A POUND, <I>edge</I> plain (ESC 889 type aAv R2), <I>practically as struck, toned, rare</I> | Christie's

Sale 1208

Ancient, English and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

Spink London

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16 November 1999

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Lot 711

Victoria, pattern Florin, 1848, similar to preceding coin, rev. ONE DIME ONE TENTH OF A POUND, edge plain (ESC 889 type aAv R2), practically as struck, toned, rare

Price realised

GBP 748

Estimate

GBP 700 - GBP 900

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Victoria, pattern Florin, 1848, similar to preceding coin, rev. ONE DIME ONE TENTH OF A POUND, edge plain (ESC 889 type aAv R2), practically as struck, toned, rare

Provenance

Purchased: Seaby 1979
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