Lot 1266
London - Holborn, Thomas Spence Halfpenny 1795




The Deane Collection of 18th Century Tokens | 112
Auction: 11 October 2023 at 12:50 BST
£696
Description
London - Holborn, Thomas Spence Halfpenny 1795, Deserted village with derelict houses, rev. a shepherd reclining under a tree, edge plain 29.5mm/10.56gm. (DH 749). Very well struck - slightly larger cud appearing on obv. as die beginning to break, good Extremely Fine with much more lustre. scarce.
Ex. F S Cokayne Col., his ticket. Acquired AHB c 1946.




