Victoria - '1879' - Spink Patina Retro Pattern Silver Three Graces Crown Struck 2001 A.D. By INA Ltd, Birmingham, for Spink, silver. Obv: profile bust with date below and VICTORIA DEI GRATIA legend. Rev: three Graces with FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM UNAM legend; emblems in exergue. Edge: plain; hallmarked for London, 2001, 925 fine silver. 35.40 grams. . Acquired Canterbury Auctions. Property of a Kent gentleman. With collector envelope. These attractive retro 'pattern' coins were struck in copper-alloys, some with a golden hue and silver to various designs; this type depicts the fabled three Graces design, only officially used on some modern gold coins of Alderney and Royal Mint bullion issues.