Lot 1256
London - Holborn, Thomas Spence Halfpenny 1796




The Deane Collection of 18th Century Tokens | 112
Auction: 11 October 2023 at 12:50 BST
£312
Description
London - Holborn, Thomas Spence Halfpenny 1796, A landsman being press-ganged into the Navy, rev. Shepherd lying under a tree, edge PAYABLE IN LONDON rest engrailed, 29.5mm/9.74gm. (DH 737). Well struck, good Extremely Fine, beautifully toned ‑ blue/grey with trace of original mint lustre and very iridescent, scarce.
Ex. F S Cokayne Col. his ticket. Acquired AHB c 1946.




