Lot 148
Warks. Birmingham, John Clarke (chemist, grocer and coin collector) private Halfpenny 1795, Britannia crowning…


British 18th and 19th Century Tokens | C25004
Auction: 1 October 2025 at 10:00 BST
Description
Warks. Birmingham, John Clarke (chemist, grocer and coin collector) private Halfpenny 1795, Britannia crowning bust of George III on a pedestal, rev. Oak tree with fleet sailing by in sea behind, edge [PAY]ABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN CLARKE BULL STREET, 29.5mm/12.30gm. (DH 122). Striking defects at 7 o’ clock on obv. rim, otherwise good Extremely Fine, toned with reflective, iridescent toning and more than a trace of lustre, superb and very rare (reportedly only 36 struck).


