Lot 1403
London, Political Series, Kempson’s Thomas Erskine Halfpenny undated
The Deane Collection of 18th Century Tokens | 112
Auction: 11 October 2023 at 12:50 BST
£360
Estimate: £80 - £120
Description
London, Political Series, Kempson’s Thomas Erskine Halfpenny undated, His bust left wearing a legal wig, rev. 4-line legend, edge plain, 29.5mm/7.92gm. (DH 1010). Another 1794, Two lawyers holding banners - ‘Magna Carta’ and ‘Bill of Rights’, rev, Jurors’ names in 9 lines edge engrailed, 29mm/9.33gm. (DH 1011). Another very similar but date in slightly diff. position, edge diagonally milled, 28.75mm/9.31gm. (DH 1012). Another but muled, rev. 5-line legend, edge plain, 28.75mm/9.31gm. (DH 1013). All good Extremely Fine, first toned with trace of lustre, second proof‑like with full lustre, third with a lot of lustre and fourth toned with beautiful iridescence - this last rare. [4]
DH 1012 ex F S Cokayne Col. his ticket. Acquired AHB c 1946.
