Penny 1861 Copper Proof with bronzed finish, Freeman 36 dies 6+G last 1 low and double cut, weight 9.14 grammes, practically FDC with a couple of small spots on the reverse, query from its appearance whether the coin is pure copper (source - Article by Michael Freeman in Coin News January 2005) Ex-DNW 30/11/2000
Penny 1861 ProofFreeman 37 dies 6+G rated R17 by Freeman. The fields with very minor marks, retaining almost full lustre, the Queen's bust and Britannia having a cameo appearance, Ex-London Coins Auction 5/3/2006 Lot 1196 hammer price £700
Halfpenny 1861 ProofFreeman 285 dies 7+G, weight 6.81 grammes EF with some tone spots in the fields. Rated R18 by Freeman, Very Rare, Cataloguers Note: Listed as a Proof by Freeman, examination of this piece and a recent examination of the Ex-Norweb piece (weight 6.87 grammes) confirm that they were struck from 7+G currency dies
Penny 1861 Copper Proof with bronzed finish Freeman 36 dies 6+G with last 1 in date low and double-cut, a few minor handling marks and a couple of tiny surface nicks otherwise FDC
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