Lot 444
Great Britain. Farthing, 1878. Victoria Bun Head. R4 (11-20 known), if not rarer. S-3958 for type. Proofs listed only in Peck (as #1897), where it is rated Very Rare. A few tiny carbon flecks but still a marvelously preserved bronze Proof with full firey red, mirror surfaces. The wonderful Proof strike shows the remarkable details of the engraver to the fullest extent possible. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red and Brown.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
Part of Terner Collection.
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