AN OUTSTANDING & VERY RARE BRONZE PENNY 1869 (The “Key Date” of the Series) In Original GVF Condition with excellent surfaces and interesting mid-stage die cracks on reverse. This date is only generally available in VG (worn out) with maybe just a clear date. This example is a really attractive GVF with excellent original detail. Any example of this date which has survived in a grade above just a very basic Fine is a truly remarkable and rare coin as they just don’t show up. This is an interesting coin as the reverse displays two mid-stage die cracks which I’ve personally never encountered before on this date. This perhaps explains why the overall small mintage was reduced even further by the early retirement or failure of some of the dies. An “ ALWAYS IN DEMAND” Penny of 1869 which is invariably missing from most collections. A Pleasant & Original GVF. ONE ONLY £745