Lot 93
London, Holborn , John Hancock (umbrella manufacturer and numismatist) Halfpenny 1796, Umbrella over shop-front, rev. JH …

Auction: 7 October 2024 at 10:00 BST
£216
Description
London, Holborn , John Hancock (umbrella manufacturer and numismatist) Halfpenny 1796, Umbrella over shop-front, rev. JH cypher and date within laurel wreath, edge plain, 29mm/9.67gmm. (DH 320). Edge cud on obv. Gem UNC, toned but with marvellous reflection and remains of mint red, scarce.
Footnote
Ex Simon Monks Oct. 2009.

