<b>Sale number:</b> 0110 <br> <br> Eighteenth Century Halfpenny and Farthings Tokens of the English Counties 

SGB Token Auctions | Baldwin's - The Deane Collection - Part II" 0110

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A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd has a history that dates back to 1872, and is one of the largest and longest established numismatic dealers and auction houses in the world. As a distinguished name in the numismatic trade, they have seamlessly transitioned into the world of bullion, bringing unparalleled expertise and commitment to quality to a broader audience.

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Newton, John Webb (wool trade ?) Halfpenny 1796, Woolpack, rev. Crest and arms in an oaken wreath, edge plain, 30mm/14.67gm. (DH 317), good Extremely Fine, even toning with some original lustre, very rare ‘RR’.

Ex. ‘an old Surrey Col.’ via Mark Rasmussen Sep. 2016. 

Conder’s and D&W’s location of Newton to Warwickshire is questionable. Newton in Powys is a strong possibility but so far no ‘Webb’ in the woollen industry has been identified there. This piece certainly has the look of a private token and the dies were engraved by John Jorden, Westwood’s apprentice – the dies broke after some 48 pieces had been struck and ‘the order was never completed’.

Newton, John Webb (wool trade ?) Halfpenny...

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