Great Britain 1885 2 pence
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This specimen was lot 7289 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2022), where it sold for $840. The catalog description[1] noted, "GREAT BRITAIN. Maundy 2 Pence, 1885. London Mint. Victoria. PCGS PROOFLIKE-65. An attractive little Gem with frosty luster on the devices and colorful lilac to cobalt toning in the peripheries." This type, KM 729, was struck 1838-87 for Maundy sets only. The denomination was obsolete as a circulating coin. Maundy sets were extensively saved and are common today despite the low mintage.
Recorded mintage: 5,958.
Specification: 0.94 g, 0.925 fine silver, .028 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM-729; S-3919.
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