Victoria 1839 Copper Proof Farthing – As Struck – Extremely Rare

Victoria (1837-1901), copper Proof Farthing, 1839, Young Head, edge plain. Obv. Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right. Rev. Britannia seated facing left, date in exergue. 4.64g, die axis 6h (S.3950; Peck -). A few light spots that do not detract from this otherwise alluring coin, delightful light tone with blue/purple hues, a desirable rarity. As Struck and extremely rare.

Peck unlisted with inverted die axis (see P.1558, pg. 412 for similar). No examples in Cooke, Oxford or Douglas collections. 

Ex. The Chichester Collection of Farthings.

With old ticket.