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HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. PB/Tin Splasher for a Halfcrown master die (patrix) (31mm, 2.44 g). London mint. By Jean Baptiste Merlen. Struck 1838 or 1839. BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID : DEF :, crowned coat-of-arms within wreath; spray of thistle, rose, and shamrock. For intended patterns, see: Bull 2788-2790. For intended hub, see Hocking 1263-4. Some folding at edge. Mostly as made. Extremely rare.
This splasher was made from a die in a nearly finished state. After it was made, Merlen strengthened and added detail to several of the wreath’s berries, as well as to the leaves at the middle left. The design would ultimately be adopted for the circulating coinage and would continue to be duplicated and used until 1887.
The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.
CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Four – Lot 889-1124 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 19 May 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.
Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.
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