Victoria Penny Help With Information Please

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brillo1070 New Member United Kingdom 1 Posts	Posted 04/27/2016 3:30 pm A few years back (may be longer) I saw an article on a poor quality victoria penny that fetched about 18k at auction . Not sure what made it so rare . I have tried to google but cant find any information . I am a metal detectorist and trying to explain to someone that they should check all coins inculding the grots . Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

NumisRob Bedrock of the Community United Kingdom 17988 Posts	Posted 04/27/2016 6:20 pm There are some rare dates and varieties - it could have been an 1882 without an H, an 1860 over 59 copper penny or one of the rare 1862 pennies with die numbers. Having said that, it does seem a very large sum of money for any British milled coin. My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596 My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710 Report this Post to the Staff
rob_ccs New Member Australia 36 Posts	Posted 04/27/2016 9:01 pm The 1882 (no H) penny was originally thought to be unique - that would have led to an inflated auction price. I see no Queen Vic pennies catalogued at the sort of price you mention - especially in low grades. It wouldn't have been a 1860/59 copper penny - they weren't issued for circulation. (Also, I'd be more than happy to accept 18k for my gEF instance). There were quite a few patterns around the time that the British switched from copper to bronze but I wouldn't expect they'd exist in "poor quality". Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 04/27/2016 9:22 pm C.Wilson Peck's Book would be able to provide a most of the clues to the answer of this question. Unfortunately you will have to go to a major reference library to find a copy. Report this Post to the Staff
pwa 1967 Valued Member United Kingdom 190 Posts	Posted 04/30/2016 08:10 am I think you will find it was an 1863 narrow 3. If memory serves me right think was sold by Tennants in yorkshire UK. Although the LCA site realised prices always worth a check. Pete. Report this Post to the Staff
pwa 1967 Valued Member United Kingdom 190 Posts	Posted 04/30/2016 08:13 am Just had a quick look at LCA. Lot 1643 slender 3 £19k +BP Report this Post to the Staff
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