London sale highlights 2016

The Frenchman’s design was criticised at the time for the unflattering shape of George V’s neck and was ultimately rejected by the Mint. Of the four patterns that were made, one is held in the Royal Mint Museum, while the other three are in private hands.

Baldwin’s

In 1932 the Mint had a surplus of penny coins and did not need any more in the following ye…

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