Lot 1246
London - Holborn, Thomas Spence Halfpenny 1796




The Deane Collection of 18th Century Tokens | 112
Auction: 11 October 2023 at 12:50 BST
£420
Description
London - Holborn, Thomas Spence Halfpenny 1796, A landsman being pressganged into the Navy, rev. Britannia seated right dropping the Cap of Liberty, edge PAYABLE IN LONDON rest engrailed, 30mm/10.36gm. (DH 727). Well struck, good Extremely Fine with almost full original mint lustre - superb and scarce.
Ex. F S Cokayne Col. his ticket - bought 25 May 1900 for 3/-. Acquired AHB c 1946.




