Great Britain 1869 3 pence
This specimen was part of lot 74074 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2022), which sold for $1,560. The catalog description[1] noted, "GREAT BRITAIN. Maundy Set (4 Pieces), 1869. London Mint. Victoria. All PCGS Certified. 1) 4 Pence. PCGS PROOFLIKE-66. 2) 3 Pence. PCGS PROOFLIKE-66. 3) 2 Pence. PCGS PROOFLIKE-65. 4) Penny. PCGS PROOFLIKE-67+. This stunning members of the Maundy set all display profound toning of cobalt, violet, and mauve. About as lovely as these popular sets come." This type was struck 1838-87 for Maundy sets and for circulation.
Recorded mintage: 4,488 + more for circulation.
Specification: 1.41 g, 0.925 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM 730, S-3916; Maundy set: S-3917; KM-MDS121.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The February 2022 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancients & World Coins, Featuring Selections from the Kings Norton Mint Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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