Victoria, pattern Florin, 1848, similar to preceding coin, <I>rev.</I> with inverted die axis, <I>edge</I> milled (ESC 886B type aAi R4; S.3890), <I>brilliant, practically as struck, one of the finest known of this great rarity</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 710

Victoria, pattern Florin, 1848, similar to preceding coin, rev. with inverted die axis, edge milled (ESC 886B type aAi R4; S.3890), brilliant, practically as struck, one of the finest known of this great rarity

Price realised

GBP 1,540

Estimate

GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,200

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Victoria, pattern Florin, 1848, similar to preceding coin, rev. with inverted die axis, edge milled (ESC 886B type aAi R4; S.3890), brilliant, practically as struck, one of the finest known of this great rarity
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