Lot 1293
London - Holborn, Thomas Spence Halfpenny 1795




The Deane Collection of 18th Century Tokens | 112
Auction: 11 October 2023 at 12:50 BST
£360
Description
London - Holborn, Thomas Spence Halfpenny 1795, Head of George III conjoined with that of an ass, rev. Draped bust right of the democrat John Horne-Tooke, edge SPENCE DEALER x IN x COINS x LONDON x, 29.5mm/11/02gm. (DH 796). Well struck, good Extremely Fine, prettily toned with much reflection and iridescence and a trace of original lustre, rare.
Ex. F S Cokayne Col. his ticket. Acquired AHB c 1946.




