Lot 1299
London - Holborn, Thomas Spence Halfpenny 1795




The Deane Collection of 18th Century Tokens | 112
Auction: 11 October 2023 at 12:50 BST
£420
Description
London - Holborn, Thomas Spence Halfpenny 1795, Heads of Pitt frowning and Fox laughing, conjoined, rev. a cock crowing over a skulking lion, edge PAYABLE IN LONDON, rest engrailed, 30.75mm/10.46gm. (DH 807a). Well struck, good Extremely Fine with more than a little of original lustre, rare.
Ex. F S Cokayne Col. his ticket. Acquired AHB c 1946. Ex. Spinks Auction 192, 24 Jan 2008, lot 107.




