HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. PB/Tin Splasher for a Two Pound die or master die (patrix) (27mm, 1.38 g). London mint. By James Wyon (or Jean Baptiste Merlen?). Dated 1841. Mostly as made.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 1112.
Closing Date: May 19 2026 11:00 ET

An Important Group of Royal Mint Splashers, Tin

Estimate: $ 500

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HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. PB/Tin Splasher for a Two Pound die or master die (patrix) (27mm, 1.38 g). London mint. By James Wyon (or Jean Baptiste Merlen?). Dated 1841. Ornate trident; downard facing dolphins flanking; 18 41 below. For uniface trial strike in gold, see: W&R 289 = Hocking 1968. For intended hub and dies, see Hocking 1135-1138. Mostly as made. Extremely rare – only one other example known, a unique trial strike in gold held in the Royal Mint Collection.


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CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Four – Lot 889-1124 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 19 May 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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