Victoria. Crown. 1847 #sherborne Indian head type struck in

Indian head type struck in copper nickel

The surface porosity over the underlying detail makes this in all likelihood a shipwreck recovered item

statue of Roma seated within holding sceptre and globe

Lettering around

The Pritchard Collection of 18th Century Provincial Tokens and Commemorative Medals

Victoria. Crown. 1847 #sherborne Indian head type struck inVictoria (1837 1901), 'Young Head' Crown, 1847 XI, cinquefoil stops, young head left, rev. crowned shield within wreath, downwards lettered edge, 6h, 28. 21g (ESC 286; Bull 2567; S. 3882), With an original pale grey tone with lavender hints and signs of mint lustre in the legends. A little edge bruising but nonetheless good very fine for strike. Provenance The "Estafefette No. 21" Collection of Ancient, English and World Coins Spink 1009, 25 March