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This specimen was lot 24523 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2018), where it sold for $144. The catalog description^[1] noted, "NEW ZEALAND. Auckland. Auckland Licensed Victuallers Association. Penny Token, ND (ca. 1874). NGC MS-62 BN. Andrews-328; Lampard-304; KM-TN6; Gray-20b; Renniks-35. Rarity 4-5. RARE. Tightly spaced letters in central inscription. Young laureate bust of Queen Victoria left within beaded boarder, "Victoria. Born May 24 1819." around; Reverse: "Established New Zealand April 4 1871" at center in five-lines within beaded boarder, "Auckland Licensed Victuallers Association." around. Sharply struck with good definition of the fine detail of the expressive portrait of Young Victoria displaying smooth chocolate patina with a lovely blue sheen when tilted and attractive cartwheel effect. An example where the quality is not necessarily reflected by the designated grade. From the James Heegeman Collection."