HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. PB/Tin Splasher for a Two Pound die or master die (patrix) (28mm, 1.76 g). London mint. By Jean Baptiste Merlen. Struck 1838. Mostly as made.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 1113.
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) (28mm, 1.76 g). London mint. By Jean Baptiste Merlen. Struck 1838. BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID : DEF :, crowned coat-of-arms within wreath; spray of thistle, rose, and shamrock. For uniface trial strike in gold, see: W&R 288 = Hocking 1969. For intended hub and dies, see Hocking 1139-1142. Mostly as made. Extremely rare – only one other example known, a unique trial strike in gold held in the Royal Mint Collection.

An Order of Council dated 8 June 1838 called for the striking of Five and Two Pound pieces. Initial designs were apparently made by Merlen.

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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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