![Victoria (1837-1901), Halfpenny, 1862, die letter A [RRR]](https://www.baldwin.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/C156Z6000276-1-20220504091816.jpg "Victoria (1837-1901), Halfpenny, 1862, die letter A [RRR]")
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Description
Victoria (1837-1901), Halfpenny, 1862, die letter A to left of lighthouse, young head left, toothed border and inner linear circles both sides, 16 leaf wreath with 4 berries legend surrounds VICTORIA DG BRITT REG FD. Rev, Britannia seated right with upright trident, shield below, lighthouse with unbarred A to left of lighthouse, ship in sail to right, spread date in exergue, reads HALF – PENNY (S.3956; Fr.290A: Dies 7&G; R17).
Some honest wear mainly to the high points, die letter clear. Extremely rare, a key type within the Victorian Bronze halfpenny series, seldom seen in the open market in any grade, bold fine, toned.
ex Gregory Collection, part II, Baldwin Auction 47, 25th September 2006, lot 450.
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