Lot 124
London, Holborn, Thomas Spence Halfpenny 1795, Deserted village with derelict houses, rev. Cock crowing over skulking li …

Auction: 7 October 2024 at 10:00 BST
£300
Description
London, Holborn, Thomas Spence Halfpenny 1795, Deserted village with derelict houses, rev. Cock crowing over skulking lion, 29.25mm/10.49gm. (DH 747a). Very well struck - an early strike as obv. die not yet broken, Gem UNC, toned, proof-like with much reflection and a trace of lustre, scarce.
Footnote
Ex R Dalton Col. sold Dec. 1910; Ex W Longman Col. (his ticket) sold via Glendinings 12 Mar. 1958.

