Penny 1862 2 over 1 in date, unlisted by Freeman, Gouby BP1862G (J+g), Satin 38A, VG with pitted surfaces, the partial upright of the underlying 1 clear above the upward curve and below the base of the 2 (see illustrations in Gouby, page 45), one of the key Bun Penny extreme rarities, with only a few known, our archive database stretching back to 2003 indicates this is only the second example we have offered
Penny 1862 with two extra 'spikes' emanating from the left of Britannia's helmet plumes, this would appear to be a later die state variant of Satin 43 (Three short extra plumes), showing the upper and lower spikes only. A hand-drawn illustration of the 'Three short extra plumes' type is shown in 'The Early British Bronze Bun Pennies and Their Varieties' by John Jerrams 2003, page 41. LCGS Variety 16, Lustrous UNC with some toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1862 8 over 6 Freeman 39A dies 6+G, VG or better with all major details and the overdate very clear, Satin (2003) states '7 examples known', Ex-Freeman collection, sold with his ticket, Ex-Christies 23/10/1984 Lot 24 (part), Ex-Croydon Coin Auctions 6/9/2005 hammer price £700
Proof Sets Standard Sets (8) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, the Twenty Pence in the 2000 set appears to have a 'satin' finish to the obverse fields, in contrast to the other coins in the set nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, one or two coins with very light toning, Two Pounds 2002 Commonwealth Games a 4-coin set in Cupro-Nickel/Nickel-Brass FDC in the box of issue
One Pound Silver Britannias a 6-coin set 2007 20th Anniversary of the introduction of the Britannia, the reverses with a satin finish, Silver Proofs FDC in the black box of issue with certificate, One Pound Patterns 4-coin sets (2) 2003 Bridges and 2004 Heraldic Beasts, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, One Pound a 3-coin set 2013 comprising the three different Royal Arms reverse designs previously used in 1983, 1988 and 2008, Silver Proofs FDC in the box of issue with certificate, One Pound 2002 Silver Proof Piedfort FDC in the box of issue with certificate, One Pound Silver Proofs (5) 2003 (this in the 5-coin box), 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 FDC in the boxes of issue all with certificates
Penny 1862 8 over 6 Freeman 39A dies 6+G, VG or better with all major details and the overdate very clear, Satin (2003) states '7 examples known', Ex-Freeman collection, sold with his ticket, Ex-Christies 23/10/1984 Lot 24 (part), Ex-Croydon Coin Auctions 6/9/2005 hammer price £700
Penny 1863 Open 3 in date unlisted by Freeman, Gouby 1863B, Satin 46, the variety confirmed by the 3 having a curved downward diagonal stroke, the 2003 census in the Satin catalogue states 6 specimens recorded, VG with all major details clear, Ex-J.Workman sale September 2010 £250
Penny 1860 as Freeman 10 dies 2+D but variety with the colon after D:G: pointing left of a tooth rather than directly at a tooth (see notes on page 14 Satin's 'British Bun Pennies and Their Varieties' 2003 edition), now listed as Gouby Obverse E with similar legend to edge alignments, GF/NVF once cleaned, Ex-London Coins Auction A123 7/12/2008 Lot 1243 hammer price £75
Penny 1863 Open 3 in date unlisted by Freeman, Gouby 1863B, Satin 46, the variety confirmed by the 3 having a curved downward diagonal stroke, the 2003 census in the Satin catalogue states 6 specimens recorded, NVG/VG the variety very clear
Penny 1863 Open 3 in date unlisted by Freeman, Gouby 1863B, Satin 46, the variety confirmed by the 3 having a curved downward diagonal stroke, the 2003 census in the Satin catalogue states 6 specimens recorded, About VG with all major details clear
Penny 1863 Open 3 in date unlisted by Freeman, Gouby 1863B, Satin 46, the variety confirmed by the 3 having a curved downward diagonal stroke, the 2003 census in the Satin catalogue states 6 specimens recorded, NVF slabbed and graded CGS 35, the finest of two example thus far graded on the CGS Population Report
Penny 1863 Open 3 in date unlisted by Freeman, Gouby 1863B, Satin 46, the variety confirmed by the 3 having a curved downward diagonal stroke, the 2003 census in the Satin catalogue states 6 specimens recorded, NVG/VG the variety very clear
Penny 1863 Open 3 in date unlisted by Freeman, Gouby 1863B, Satin 46, the variety confirmed by the 3 having a curved downward diagonal stroke, the 2003 census in the Satin catalogue states 6 specimens recorded, Fine or slightly better for wear, with some surface marks and rim nicks
Penny 1863 Open 3 in date unlisted by Freeman, Gouby 1863B, Satin 46, the variety confirmed by the 3 having a curved downward diagonal stroke, the 2003 census in the Satin catalogue states 6 specimens recorded approaching Fine with some old heavy contact marks in the reverse field above Britannia
Penny 1863 Open 3 in date unlisted by Freeman, Gouby 1863B, Satin 46, the variety confirmed by the 3 having a curved downward diagonal stroke, the 2003 census in the Satin catalogue states 6 specimens recorded Poor with some misty areas
Penny 1863 Open 3 in date unlisted by Freeman, Gouby 1863B, Satin 46, the variety confirmed by the 3 having a curved downward diagonal stroke, the 2003 census in the Satin catalogue states 6 specimens recorded VF/GVF the finest we have offered of this rare variety
Penny 1863 Open 3 in date unlisted by Freeman, Gouby 1863B, Satin 46, the variety confirmed by the 3 having a curved downward diagonal stroke, the 2003 census in the Satin catalogue states 6 specimens recorded approaching Fine with some old heavy contact marks in the reverse field above Britannia
Penny 1863 Open 3 in date unlisted by Freeman, Gouby 1863B, Satin 46, the variety confirmed by the 3 having a curved downward diagonal stroke, the 2003 census in the Satin catalogue states 6 specimens recorded CGS Fine 35
Penny 1863 Open 3 in date unlisted by Freeman, Gouby 1863B, Satin 46, the variety confirmed by the 3 having a curved downward diagonal stroke, the coin in Poor grade but with the date and variety very clear, the 2003 census in the Satin catalogue states 6 specimens recorded
Penny 1860 as Freeman 10 dies 2+D but variety with the colon after D:G: pointing left of a tooth rather than directly at a tooth (see notes on page 14 Satin's 'British Bun Pennies and Their Varieties' 2003 edition VF/NVF once cleaned
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