Price
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Provenance
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Lot #
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Description
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$350.00
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gilt- ex-Noble
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1
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Bedfordshire, DH 3c in Gilt. Leighton Buzzard Halfpenny. Girl making lace,LACE MANUFACTORY. Rv. A lamb. 1794 PAY AT LEIGHTON BERKHAMSTED Ex-Noble, Uncirculated and gilting is intact. Lace making was the staple trade of the town of Leighton Buzzard.
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$400.00
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ex-Bobbe
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2
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Berkshire Windsor Halfpenny, DH 1a, A tree in foliage and a stag, Rv. Windsor Halfpenny Token surmounted by a crown. 1795,struck with broken dies.GXF. Ex-Robbie Brown. The die failed when only a few impressions were made.
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$250.00
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ex-Gladdle
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3
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Buckinghamshire DH 2a.Amersham Halfpenny ,Musical Instruments Rv. A speedy and lasting peace. Mostly red luster, Attractive Unc.
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$175.00
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ex-Bobbe
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4
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Buckinghamshire DH 3. Aylesbury Halfpenny . 1796.,Justice seated, Rv. Shield of Arms, Red and brown. Beautiful token ex-Eklund. Unc.
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$825.00
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ex-Wayne
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5
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Buckinghamshire DH 7a. Aylesbury Halfpenny .Laureate bust of William 3rd Rv. Cap of Liberty on pole. Mostly red luster with some blue and a strong strike. This variety is much rarer than D&H indicates and is usually weakly struck.Very attractive and desirable. Ex-Wayne Anderson, Lot 505
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$175.00
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Bobbe
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6
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Buckinghamshire DH 24.Scarce Slough Halfpenny . Lion Rampant, Rv. View of an Inn. Reddish brown tone displaying PL glossy reflective fields. Wire rim. Lovely token. Ex-Bobbe
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$175.00
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Davisson
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7
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Buckinghamshire DH 27.Slough Halfpenny .1795,Shield of Arms, John Peckham Chemist and Druggist, Rv. Phoenix, PL Unc. Mostly red with reflective fields. Brilliant and beautiful. Ex-Davisson
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$950.00
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ex-Davisson
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8
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Cambridgeshire DH 9 Rare private token by James Burleigh. Rider on horse. HOBSON CAMBRIDGE CARRIER Rv.Hobson's Conduit. Built 1674. JAMES BURLEIGHs TOKEN. 1799 Outstanding example, FDC and probably a contender for finest known.Ex-Davisson. Burleigh had a carrier business with wagons working between Cambridge and the Bull Inn in London. He also had boats delivering goods to Norfolk.
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$850.00
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ex-Noble
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9
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Cambridgeshire DH 11. Scarce Newmarket Token. Two horses racing. Rv. Legend Hambletonian run etc., Glossy,beautiful red brown uncirculated private token . Impending die failure evident on reverse. Ex- Noble . Lot 43. Both horses were up in years and the odds were 5 to 4 on Hambletonian.
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$225.00
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ex-Davisson
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10
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Cambridgeshire DH 20. Rare Mule, Wheatsheaf, English Slavery Rv. Fat man sitting at table (Spence die) eating, GXF.Toned red brown, glossy, some die rust evident. Ex-Davisson Auction 7., Attractive.
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$225.00
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ex-Bobbe
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11
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Cambridgeshire DH 21. Rare Mule, Wheatsheaf, Rv., French Liberty, Lean man gnawing on bone. Uncirculated, toned red brown. Attractive. Ex-Jan 27.
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$585.00
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ex-Noble
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12
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Cheshire DH 3, Rare Macclesfield Penny 1790 by Westwood, Bust of Charles Roe,Rv.,Genius holding cog wheel. Even chocalate brown tone. PL. ex Noble Lot 55.
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$300.00
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ex-Plante
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13
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Cheshire DH 4, Beeston Castle,1797 Rare token by Skidmore, Rv. Stone Bridge over stream. Glossy brown . Uncirculated. Attractive.
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$450.00
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ex-King
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14
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Cheshire DH 9, Rare Macclesfield Penny Token. R & Co Cypher., rv. Genius holding cog wheel and drill. Brilliant with mirror light brown surfaces. Probably a contender for Condition Census. Approximately 7 known.
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$75.00
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ex-Cliff
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15
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Cheshire DH 18, Macclesfield Halfpenny Token. Bust of Charles Roe, Rv.,Genius holding cog wheel and drill. Uncirculated even brown, possibly a bronzed proof. FDC.
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$75.00
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ex-Dolphin
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16
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Cornwall DH 2 Halfpenny, A Druid's head left., Rv.Shield of Arms and Coronet.,Glossy,sharp strike. Bronzed proof FDC. The County of Cornwall is rich in Druidical remains.
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$75.00
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ex-Bannigan
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17
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Cornwall DH 4 Halfpenny, A Shield of Arms, Rv. Laureated bust, Penryn volunteers.Sharp strike. Bronzed proof FDC. Penryn lies two miles northwest of Falmouth and dependent upon the pilchard fishery and grain trade.
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$425.00
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ex-Davisson
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18
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Cumberland DH 1,Scarce Low Hall Halfpenny., A man with horse and gin.,Rv. Low Hall Colliery 1797. Uncirculated brown with red and blue traces in the field. Really neat. Ex- Davisson Auction 5, Lot 339. The location of the Low Hall Colliery remains a mystery. This piece probably commemorates an event at the mine. About 200 struck.
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$450.00
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ex-Format
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19
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Cumberland DH 2, Rare Lake Farthing. A lake with remains of a castle., Rv. Lake Token 1796. Uncirculated, brown tone, concentric circles, evidence of die rust. Attractive.
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$350.00
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ex-King
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20
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Derbyshire DH 3. Scarce Buxton Token. Duke of Devonshire Arms..,Rv. Semicircular row of buildings.CRESCENT.. 1796 Brilliant gold and blue uncirculated, mirror surfaces, beautiful and proof-like. Buxton was noted for its mineral waters since ancient times and possibly as early as the Roman occupation.
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$125.00
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ex-Seese
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21
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Devonshire DH 2. Exeter Halfpenny. 1792. A three quarter figure of Bishop Blaize., Rv. Shield of Arms. As struck, pristene, cartwheel luster, mostly red, uncirculated. Bishop Blaize was martyred about 300 A.D. His flesh was torn with iron combs before being beheaded. He became the patron saint of the wool combers, his effigy being carried at the head of their processions each saint's day.
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$100.00
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ex-Wayne
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22
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Devonshire DH 6. Plymouth Halfpenny. A female spinning. Rv. A man in a loom weaving. Mostly red, uncirculated, very attractive. Ex-Wayne Anderson
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$165.00
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ex-Bobbe
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23
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Devonshire DH 9.,Exeter Half Halfpenny. A three quarter figure of Bishop Blaize. Rv. Shield of Arms 1791. Uncirculated lustrous brown with red outlines. Lovely little gem. Ex-Bobbe
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$395.00
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ex-Davisson
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24
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Dorsetshire DH 1,Rare Blandford Halfpenny. A pair of scales above a counter.W. Sanger, Tea Dealer. Rv.PRO BONO PUBLICO 1798. Lovely red and brown unc.Ex-Davisson The obverse depicts the usual equipmet of a grocer's shop of the times.
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$100.00
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ex-Bobbe
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25
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Dorsetshire DH 6, Poole Halfpenny, A figure of Hope leaning on an anchor.Rv. The Arms of Poole. Red and brown uncirculated, nice. Ex-Bobbe
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$100.00
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ex-Bobbe
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26
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Dorsetshire DH 7. Sherborne Halfpenny. A cypher P P & W Rv. A spread Eagle 1793. Uncirculated brown with underlying red cartwheel luster. Ex-Bobbe
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$650.00
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ex-Davisson
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27
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Durham DH 2, Rare Sunderland Penny, IRON BRIDGE;1796, Rv.Two rigged sailing ships and a skiff; 1797; Brilliant, uncirculated. Toned broiwn. The red luster imparts the appearance of a rising sun. Very attractive.Ex-Davisson
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$3,750.00
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ex-Noble
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28
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Durham DH 3. Very Rare Sunderland Penny; Two ships sailing under a bridge; Rv. IRON BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER WEAR; 1796. This extremely desirable and attractive piece was struck over an Anglesey penny. Much of the Anglesey strike is evident plus the edge is inscribed "PAYABLE TO BEARER IN ANGLESEY" .Uncirculated with much original mint red. This token was one of the highlights of the Noble sale, Lot 85.
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$350.00
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ex-Bobbe
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29
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Durham DH 11. Scarce Sunderland token, WEARMOUTH BRIDGE ERECTED 1796. Rv. Arms of Orchard. Even brown with underlying red luster showing through. Brilliant glossy piece with proof-like surfaces. Ex-Bobbe The Wearmouth bridge was considered a masterpiece of construction, being 236 feet long but only weighing 260 tons.
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$75.00
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ex-Spink
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30
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Essex DH 33. Hornchurch Halfpenny, Edward 4th, Crowned bust with Septre Rv.A Castle within a shield. Red and brown. Uncirculated but a tiny rub on Edwards ear.Ex-Spink Hornchurch was a village where the Liberty church was located and the only place of worship for centuries.
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$85.00
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ex-show
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31
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Essex DH 35. Maldon Halfpenny. Shield of Arms, SUCCESS TO THE BOROUGH OF MALDON; Rv. The Arms and crest of the Watchmakers. Uncirculated , lusterous red and brown. Attractive and interesting token. The Clockmakers Company formed a museum which was transferred to the custody of the City of London in 1873 and contained many curious examples of watchmaker's art.
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$595.00
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ex-Bell
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32
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Essex DH 40. Very Rare Woodford Token. A pair of compasses, wheel, saw and axe.TOKEN ESSEX 1796 within a circle. W. BROOKS CARPENTER WOODFORD.;Rv. The prince of Wales crest. Uncirculated. Toned brown with underlying red luster. Choice. Ex-R.C.Bell
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$75.00
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ex-Cliff
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33
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Gloustershire DH 27 Scarce Badminton Halfpenny, A bust, HE FEELS HIS PEOPLES WANTS RELIEVES THEM. Rv. A Wheatsheaf, RELEIF AGAINST MONOPOLY. Uncirculated, beautifully toned red and blue. The Badminton tokens honour the duke of Beauford , during the corn shortage at the end of the 18th century.
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$75.00
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ex-Spink
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34
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Gloucestershire DH 44 Scarce Badminton Halfpenny, A wheatsheaf RELIEF AGAINST MONOPOLY. Rv. A beggar receiving alms. I WAS HUNGRY AND HE GAVE ME MEAT Uncirculated red and brown. Attractive.
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$75.00
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ex-Bobbe
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35
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Gloustershire DH49 Scarce Badminton Halfpenny, A scale THE SALE OF CORN BY WEIGHT PROPOSED, 1796; rv. A beggar receiving alms. I WAS HUNGRY AND HE GAVE ME MEAT. Uncirculated. Even light brown toning.
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$85.00
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ex-King
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36
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Gloucestershire DH 51 Scarce Badminton Halfpenny, A scale THE SALE OF CORN BY WEIGHT PROPOSED,1796 Rv. A scale 1sWORTH OF BREAD/GOOD LORD DELIVER US.1795-96. Uncirculated even brown, highly reflective PL surfaces.
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$65.00
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ex-Flanagan
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37
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Gloucestershire DH 60 Briscombe Port, A barge THAMES AND SEVERN CANAL. MDCCXCV, Rv.The Entrance into a tunnel. Uncirculated. Brown and red. Ex- Flanagan
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$195.00
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ex-Galddle
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38
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Gloucestershire DH 63 Gloucester Halfpenny, A distant view of the city of Glouster SUCCESS TO THE TRADE AND COMMERCE.1797. Rv. A ship sailing. GLOUCESTER & BERKELEY CANAL.1793 Uncirculated. Red and brown, PL Mirror surfaces, highly reflective. Very attractive. Ex-Gladdle The Gloucester & Berkeley canal was started in 1793 but depression and wars delayed the construction for 34 years and many of its investors were ruined.
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$100.00
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ex-Brown
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39
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Gloucestershire DH 64 Newent Halfpenny, A shield INDUSTRY LEADS TO HONOUR. Rv. J. MORSE NEWENT GLOUSTERSHIRE & c 1796. Uncirculated. Lovely blue toning with traces of red in the devises. Ex-Robbie Brown During the corn shortage, various outrages occurred and some of the inhabitants figured in the "Bread Riots" Two participants were executed.
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$550.00
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ex-Davisson
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40
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Hampshire DH 1 A Barge, BASINGSTROKE CANAL. Rv. A Wheelbarrow JOHN PINKERTON, VALUE ONE SHILLING. Uncirculated red and brown mirror surfaces. Ex Davisson Auction 9, Lot 180. Basingstroke was a market town 46 miles from London. The canal was built via the river Wye to expidite the movement of goods to London.
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$325.00
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ex-Spink
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41
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Hampshire DH 2 Rare Gosport Penny, The British Standard and a drum between four flags. BRITISH TRIUMPHANT. Rv. T. WOOD. Uncirculated Brown toning. Ex-Spink The inscribed flags probably commemorates the naval victories over each of these nations.
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$400.00
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ex-show
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42
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Hampshire DH 3 Rare Gosport Penny, The British Standard and a drum between four flags. Rv. Napoleons folly in building rafts. Uncirculated. Very attractive irridescent red and blue .The heavily armed rafts were built in preparation to invade England and were to be propelled by windmills.
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$150.00
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ex-Bobbe
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43
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Hampshire DH 10 Emsworth Halfpenny A Ship sailing EMSWORTH. Rv. A female seated HALFPENNY. 1794. Uncirculatd. Almost full red. Concentric circles. Obv die buckling. Ex-Bobbe
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$220.00
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ex-Noble
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44
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Hampshire DH 27 Emsworth Halfpenny A bust ADMIRAL EARL HOWE. 1797. Rv. Figure of Brittania standing. SUCCESS TO THE COMMERCE OF BRITIAN. Uncirculated. Attractive brown with irridescent red and blue. Very tiny edge clip at 6 o'clock. Ex Noble .
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$95.00
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ex-Bobbe
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45
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Hampshire DH 35 Emsworth Halfpenny A bust MAY THE FRENCH EVER KNOW HOWE TO RULE THE MAIN. Rv. An Anchor and a Cable. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE 1794. Uncirculated Even brown with red around the devises. Nice.Ex-Bobbe
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$150.00
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ex-Dolphin
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46
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Hampshire DH 41 Gosport Halfpenny. Helmuted bust of Sir Bevois PROMMISARY HALFPENNY. Rv. Ship sailing, PRO BONO PUBLICO. Uncirculated. Full red with cartwheel luster. Lovely piece. The trade of Gosport dealt mainly with shipping and the navy, iron foundries manufactured anchors and other heavy equipment.
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$95.00
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ex-show
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47
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Hampshire DH 46 Isle of Wight Halfenny. Bust to left. ROBERT BIRD WILKINS Rv. An antique ship. ISLE OF WIGHT HALFPENNY 1792.Uncirculated. Mostly red and very attractive Ex-Baldwin.
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$350.00
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ex-Bobbe
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48
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Hampshire DH 50 Scarce Petersfield Halfpenny. A man on horseback. PETERSFIELD. Rv. Musical Instruments BLOFIELD CAVALRY. Uncirculated. Irridescent tones of blue and red. The horse is disappearing (about half gone) due to die rust. Proof like with wire rim rev. Very attractive and interesting. Ex-Bobbe
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$95.00
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ex-Seese
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49
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Hampshire DH 55 Portsmouth Halfpenny. A bust JOHN HOWARD PHILANTROPIST. Rv. Arms PORTSMOUTH AND CHICHESTER HALFPENNY ,1794. Uncirculated. Almost as struck, Brilliant mirror proof-like surfaces.
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$75.00
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ex-Bobbe
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50
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Hampshire DH 65 Portsmouth Halfpenny. Neptune standing in his chariot. Rv. SIR JOHN JERVIS WITH 15 SAIL PERSUED & DEFEATED 1797. Uncirculated Even brown.
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$35.00
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ex-Bosco
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51
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Hampshire DH 67 Portsmouth Halfpenny. The Union Jack within a circle. MAY IT BE DISPLAYED AT ALL POINTS OF YE COMPASS. Rv. A fleet of ships sailing. VF.
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$110.00
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ex-Bosco
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52
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Hampshire DH 79a Portsea Halfpenny. St. George and the Dragon PROMISSARY HALFPENNY.1796. Rv. A man-of-war sailing. Uncirculated. Lustrous red and blue irridescent proof-like surfaces. Very beautiful token.
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$175.00
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ex-Wayne
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53
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Hampshire DH 86 Rare Southamton Halfpenny. A bust. St. Bevois. Rv. Shield of Arms 1790. BREWERY AND BLOCK MANUFACTORY. ( This is a copy by Jacobs. On the rare specimens he is described as" ST". Bevois,) Uncirculated Even brown toning. Ex-Wayne Anderson
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$250.00
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ex-Bobbe
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54
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Hampshire DH 87 Very Rare Portsmouth Halfpenny. Sir Bevois left SOUTHAMTON HALFPENNY, Rv. Shield of Arms 1791 SUCCESS TO THE BREWERY AND BLOCK MANUFACTORY. Uncirculated. Irridescent red and blue proof-like shimmering surfaces. Ex-Bobbe
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$75.00
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ex-show
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55
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Hampshire DH 89 Portsmouth Halfpenny. A helmuted bust Sr BEVOIS SOUTHAMTON ,Rv. Shield of Arms, 1791. PROMISSARY HALFPENNY. Bronzed proof, uncirculated. Sir Bevois was the hero of a fanciful mediaeval romance.
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$150.00
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ex-King
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56
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Hampshire DH 99 Scarce Naval Farthing. A bust ADMIL. LORD HOOD. Rv. Naval Crown PROMISSORY NAVAL FARTHING. Uncirculated irridescent reds and blues, brilliant PL surfaces. A gem.
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$135.00
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ex-King
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57
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Hampshire DH 100 Scarce Naval Farthing, A bust ADMIL LORD HOOD. Rv. An Anchor. PROMISSORY NAVAL FARTHING. Uncirculated, irridescent red and blue. Brilliant and very attractive.
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$75.00
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ex-King
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58
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Hampshire DH 103 Rare Naval Farthing. A bust ADML. EARL HOWE, Rv. A ship sailing to right. GLORIUS FIRST OF JUNE 1794. GXF. Brown tone. Rev. die break.
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$275.00
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ex-Davisson
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59
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Herefordshire DH 4 Scarce Herefordshire Penny, A bull breaking his chains. JUNE 3 1796. Rv. An apple tree and a plough within an oaken wreath. Uncirculated. Lustrous red and blue. Almost as struck. Very attractive.Ex-Davisson The bull breaking the chains represents the county bursting free the Tory shackles.
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$275.00
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ex-Baldwin
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60
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Herefordshire DH 1 Scarce Herefordshire Penny. A bull breaking his chains. JUNE 3D 1796. Eg. J. MILTON., Uncirculated. Lustrous red and blue. Almost as struck. Very attractive. Ex-Baldwin
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$450.00
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ex-Davisson
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61
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Hertfordshire DH 1 Electrotype copy of the rare Sawbridgeworth Penny. Full bust in high relief. ROBERT ORCHARD. SAWBRIDGEWORTH HERTS. Rv. A book lying at the foot of a tree. A flawless example commissioned by Patrick Deane. Red and brown toning. Approx 30 made. Ex-Davisson
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$195.00
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ex-Bobbe
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62
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Hertfordshire DH 4 Stortford Halfpenny. Shield of Arms, crest and motto. SIR GEORGE JACKSON BAR:SOLE PROPRIETOR. Rv. View of a river with barges. Uncirculated red and brown. Attractive.Ex-Bobbe R.C.Bell considers this token to be exceedingly fine and well rendered.
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$150.00
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ex-Bobbe
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63
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Kent DH 3 A man carrying a sack to a windmill. THE UNION OF APPLEDORE KENT 1794. Rv. A lion and a lamb lying togeather. PEACE INNOCENCE AND PLENTY. Uncirculated but weakly struck. Almost full red. Scrs. Nice.
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$55.00
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ex-Bobbe
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64
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Kent DH 13 The Kentish men meeting William the Conqueror. KENTISH LIBERTY PRESERVED. Rv. The stern of the ROYAL GEORGE KENT HALFPENNY 1795. Uncirculated. Even brown tone.
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$295.00
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ex-Gladdle
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65
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Kent DH 21 Rare Folkstone Halfpenny. PAYABLE AT FOLKSTONE KENT VALUE ONE HALFPENNY. 1796. Rv. Ships lying at quay. MAY COMMERCE FLOURISH. Uncirculated PL surfaces. Rich brown tone. Tiny rev. edge filing. Very attractive. By Skidmore for collectors. Ex-Gladdle
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$175.00
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ex-Baldwin
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66
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Kent DH 22. Very rare Godington Halfpenny. The name of proprietor, TOKE, in monogram. GODINGTON HOP-TOKEN. 1767.Rv. A basket heaped with hops. NO PAINS NO GAINS. Brass Grades choice fine. Absent in most collections. Ex-Baldwin.
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$110.00
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ex-Cliff
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67
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Kent DH 28b. Rare Goudhurst Halfpenny. The Kentish horse. KENT HALFPENNY TOKEN. Rv. Shield of Arms. FOR GENERAL CONVENIENCE. Uncirculated red and brown. Cud at date. Attractive.
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$150.00
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ex-Bobbe
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68
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Kent DH 30 Hawkhurst Halfpenny. A cypher C.H. crest a wheatsheaf. HAWKHURST HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT Rv. The Kentish horse in a shield. JUSTICE AND CONFIDENCE THE BASIS OF TRADE. 1794. Uncirculated mostly red cartwheel luster.Ex-Bobbe The town of Hawkhurst was known to harbor smugglers.
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$125.00
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ex-Bobbe
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69
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Kent DH 31 Hythe Halfpenny. Shield of Arms of Cinque Ports. CINQUE PORT HALFPENNY. 1794. Rv. An ancient sloop above a school of fish. PAYABLE AT HYTHE. Uncirculated. Lovely rich red and brown. Ex-Bobbe Cinque Port was known for its history of disaster including five ships lost with numerous loss of life, pestilence, fire, earthquake and the falling in of its church steeple.
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$150.00
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ex-Bobbe
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70
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Kent DH 34 A man picking hops. MAY HOPS FOREVER FLOURISH. Rv. Shield of Arms. SUSSEX HALFPENNY TOKEN. 1794. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Very nice. Ex-Bobbe. Hops were introduced into England from the Netherlands in 1542 and form the main source of wealth in this region.
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$75.00
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ex-Stadt
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71
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Kent DH 38 Romney Halfpenny. Shield of Arm of Romney. ROMNEY HALFPENNY TOKEN. 1794. Rv. A small antique sloop. THE SUCCESS. Uncirculated. Brown with red luster around the devises. Attractive.
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$125.00
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ex-Stadt
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72
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Kent DH 39 Sandwich Halfpenny. An ancient sloop. SANDWICH HALFPENNY TOKEN FOR. Rv. Shield of Arms for the Cinque Ports. MANUFACTURERS TRADE AND COMMERCE. Uncirculated. Lovely red and brown. Obv die clashing evident.
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$195.00
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ex-McKivor
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73
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Kent DH 42 Tenterden Halfpenny. Shield of Arms for the Brewers Company. TENTERDEN HALFPENNY 1796. Rv. A horse and dray, and part of a brewhouse. TO CHEER OUR HEARTS. Uncirculated. Brilliant PL irridescent rainbow colors. Ex-McKivor
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$145.00
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ex-Flanagan
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74
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Lancashire DH 1 Halsall Penny, Shield of Arms. Rv. HALSALL D. Unusual engrailed edge. Uncirculated. Brown tone. As usual on a somewhat rough planchet. ExFlanagan
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$250.00
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ex-Bobbe
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75
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Lancashire DH 3 Rare Lancaster Penny on white metal. Lancaster castle with trees. Rv. LANCASTER BRIDGE. Uncirculated. Brilliant nicely toned PL surfaces rarely found on white metal flans. Very attractive Ex-Bobbe The bridge was 549 feet long at a cost of 1200 BP and at the time, was considered one of the finest of its size in Europe.
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$175.00
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ex-Stacks
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76
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Lancashire DH 58 Lancaster Halfpenny, Bust left, DANIEL ECCLESTON incuse, Rv. A plow and ship, ACRICULT.MANUFACT.& COMMERCE 1794, LANCASTER HALFPENNY. Uncirculated. Brilliant mostly red. Lusterous.
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$65.00
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ex-Bobbe
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77
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Lancashire DH 135h Manchester Halfpenny A porter carrying a pack. MANCHESTER HALFPENNY. Rv. Shield of Arms. SUCCESS TO NAVIGATION. Uncirculated. Rich reddish-brown tone Strong strike, raised die lines.Ex-Bobbe Manchestere and Bolton were centers of the cotton trade in England, and a porter carrying a load of cotton was a comman sight.
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$150.00
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ex-Bobbe
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78
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Lancashire DH 140 Rochdale Halfpenny, A fleece ROCHDALE, 1791. Rv. A man working at a loom. HALFPENNY. Uncirculated. Nice red-brown with traces of red around devises. Ex-Bobbe
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$75.00
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ex-King
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79
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Lancashire DH 154 Rare Liverpool Half Halfpenny, A ship sailing LIVERPOOL HALF HALFPENNY Rv. Shield of Arms DEUS NOBIS HAEC OTIA FECIT 1792. GXF Blue-brown tone with underlying red. Attractive.
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$95.00
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ex-Cliff
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80
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Lincolnshire DH 5 Spalding Halfpenny, A figure of Britannia standing. A small lion below. SUCCESS TO THE COMMERCE OF BRITAIN. Rv. A cypher within a shield below a demi-lion. SPALDING HALFPENNY. Uncirculated. Red-brown with traces of red luster surrounding the devises,
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$300.00
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ex-Wayne
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81
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Lincolnshire DH 8a. Wainfleet Halfpenny. View of Wainfleed Abbey FOUNDED BY WILLIAM WAYNEFLEET 1459. Rv. A figure of Hope standing, a ship in the distance. WAINFLEET HALFPENNY 1793. Brilliant, uncirculated red-gold color. A remarkable state of preservation. Ex- Wayne Anderson
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$250.00
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ex-Baldwin
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82
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Middlesex DH 14 Very Rare Delaporte Penny. Phoenix, hair and wig above legend, Rv. SELLS ALL SORTS OF HAIRS. Only in mediocre state. Much rarer than D&H indicates. Missing from all recent auctions. EX- R.C. Bell.
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$325.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
83
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Middlesex DH 16. Gorton's Penny. A fender and fire-irons. T.GORTON DEALER IN FENDERS CLERKENWEL LONDON. Rv. A cypher BRITISH PENNY, 1797 in raised letters on a broad rim. Uncirculated. Lovely brown and red toning, obv. Cud at 1 o'clock. Superb.
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$750.00
|
ex-Deane
|
84
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Middlesex DH 18a. Very Rare Hackney Penny. View of a church and a small shield of arms. HACKNEY CHURCH. Rv. A cap of liberty on a pole between oak branches. PRO PATRIA on a label across pole. SHEFFIELD CONSTITUTIONAL SOCIETY. Uncirculated. Full luster, as struck. 95%red.
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$1,750.00
|
ex-Noble
|
85
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Middlesex DH 24. Very Rare Hackney Penny. View of a church and tombs. HACKNEY CHURCH , MCCXC. Rv. A figure of Time sitting on a cabinet, supporting a medallion inscribed "David Alves Rebello" 1796 MEMORIA IN AETERNA. Uncirculated. Heavily bronzed. FDC. PL. Only 28 struck .Ex- Noble sale.
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$140.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
86
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Middlesex DH 25 Hall's Penny. Three Quadrupeds. THE KANGUROO ARMADILLO RHINOCEROS. Rv. T.HALL etc. THE FIRST ARTIST IN EUROPE PRESERVING BIRDS BEASTS etc. Uncirculated. Brown tone with trace of red. Die rust. Ex.-Davisson Auction 6 , Lot 447.
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$150.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
87
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Middlesex DH 26. Hall's Penny. Deformed dwarf. SIR JEFFERY DUNSTON MAYOR OF GARRET. Rv. T. HALL etc. THE FIRST ARTIST IN EUROPE PRESERVING BIRDS BEASTS etc. Uncirculated. Brown and red. Die rust.
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$5,500.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
88
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Middlesex DH 35. Extremely Rare Mendoza Penny, Two heads in profile facing. D.MENDOZA & W. WARD. Rv. Two men boxing. 1791. Struck in white metal, Extremely Fine . Ex-Cokayne-Baldwins, Auction 19, Lot 517.
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$750.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
89
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Middlesex DH 41. Young's Rare Penny. Britannia seated. St. Pauls in the distance.CIVITAS LONDINI MDCCXCVIII. Rv. Upon a raised rim, MATTHEW, YOUNG. GOLDSMITH. AND JEWELLER .In the center DEALER IN COINS AND MEDALS etc. Uncirculated, heavily bronzed FDC.72 struck. Ex Davisson Auction 9 Lot 198.
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$1,200.00
|
ex-Noble
|
90
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Middlesex DH 41. Young's Rare Penny. Britannia seated. St. Pauls in the distance.CIVITAS LONDINI MDCCXCVIII. Rv. Upon a raised rim, MATTHEW, YOUNG. GOLDSMITH. AND JEWELLER .In the center DEALER IN COINS AND MEDALS etc. Uncirculated, Brown devises and red fields, almost as struck, a superb token. 72 struck. Ex Noble Lot 295
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$225.00
|
ex-Seese
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91
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Middlesex DH 75. Kempson's BISHOPSGATE AS REBUILT. 1729. TAKEN DOWN 1766. Uncirculated. Rv. A figure of Justice standing. BRITISH PENNY TOKEN 1797. Uncirculated .Brilliant. Shimmering rainbow of colors on PL surfaces.
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$195.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
92
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Middlesex DH 80. Kempson's NEWGATE AS REPAIRED MDCLXXII. BURNT AT THE RIOTS. MDCCLXXX. Rv. BRITISH PENNY TOKEN 1797. Uncirculated. 80% red cartwheel luster. Attractive.
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$295.00
|
ex-Spink
|
93
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Middlesex DH 89. Rare London Penny. TOWER OF LONDON. 1079. Rv. The Arms of London and Westminster between Palm and Oak branches. 1797. LONDON AND WESTMINSTER PENNY. Uncirculated. PL surfaces. Red and brown toning. Ex- Spink Attractive.
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$650.00
|
ex-Spink
|
94
|
Middlesex DH 91. Rare London and Westminster Penny. WESTMINSTER ABBEY 1245. Rv. Arms surrounded by drapery, crest, a cap of maintainance. 17-97. LONDON AND WESTMINSTER PENNY. Uncirculated. A number of die breaks and bulges. Virtually as struck with much original luster. A very beautiful and interesting token. Ex-Spink
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$300.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
95
|
Middlesex DH 120. Scarce Cambridgeshire Penny. View of a house, church and trees. CHESTERTON NEAR CAMB, Rv. A globe between a rose and thistle. BRITISH PENNY 1797. Uncirculated. Mostly red PL surfaces. Attractive. Ex-Bobbe
| |
$275.00
|
ex-Flanagan
|
96
|
Middlesex DH 121. Scarce Cheshire Penny. View of an ancient fortress, a flag flying at top. CHESTER CASTLE. Rv. A globe between a rose and a thistle. BRITISH PENNY 1797. Uncirculated. Toned brown with red traces around devises. Ex-Flanagan
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$300.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
97
|
Middlesex DH 122. Scarce Cheshire Penny. An ancient gateway, houses and spire of a church. EAST GATE CHESTER. Rv. A globe between a rose and a thistle. BRITISH PENNY 1797. Uncirculated. Rich reddish brown with traces of red. Attractive. Ex-Davisson
| |
$400.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
98
|
Middlesex DH 130. Scarce Norfolk Penny. NORWICH CASTLE. Rv. A globe between a rose and a thistle. BRITISH PENNY 1797. Uncirculated. Virtually as struck with much original luster. Ex- Longman--Daniels
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$400.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
99
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Middlesex DH 137. Scarce Surrey Penny. An ancient ruin and trees. GODSTONE TOWER SURREY. Rv. A globe as last. Uncirculated. Virtually as struck with much original luster. Ex-Bobbe
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$400.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
100
|
Middlesex DH 141. Scarce Sussex Penny. An ancient building and trees. BATEL ABBEY SUSSEX. Rv. A globe as last. Uncirculated. 80% red cartwheel luster. Ex-Bobbe
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$350.00
|
ex-Deane
|
101
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Middlesex DH 142. Scarce Westmoreland Penny. Remains of an ancient fortress. KENDAL CASTLE WESTMORELAND Rv. A globe as last. Uncirculated. Almost full luster as struck. Ex- Noble Sale
| |
$1,850.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
102
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Middlesex DH 146. Extremely Rare Boston Church Penny. WEST VIEW OF BOSTON CHURCH IN THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN. Rv. A Cypher PS 1797 in a circle of flowers. SKIDMORE MEDAL MAKER NO.15 COPPICE ROW. Uncirculated. Brilliant as struck PL toned rich brown. The shattered condition of the dies severely impacted the struck tokens causing a marvelous network of die cracks.
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$200.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
103
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Middlesex DH 147. Scarce Addington Place Penny. ADDINGTON PLACE NEAR CROYTON IN SURREY. Rv. Shield of Arms. P.SKIDMORE MEDAL MAKER COPPICE ROW. Uncirculated. Brilliant as struck PL toned rich brown.
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$250.00
|
ex-Spink
|
104
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Middlesex DH 150. Scarce Isle of Wight Penny. COWS CASTLE ISLE OF WIGHT. Rv. Shield of Arms, P.SKIDMORE MEDAL MAKER COPPICE ROW CLERKENWELL LONDON. Uncirculated. Even rich brown toning with a bit of underlying red luster. Ex-Spink
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$350.00
|
ex-Spink
|
105
|
Middlesex DH 157. Scarce Isleworth Penny. PART OF ISLEWORTH IN MIDDLESEX. Rv. Shield of Arms as last. Uncirculated. Almost full red luster as struck. Ex-Spink
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$325.00
|
ex-Coin-Gall.
|
106
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Middlesex DH 168. Scarce Middlesex Penny. An ancient building WESTMINSTER HALL .Bt 1397. Rv. A portcullis and scales between sprigs of oak and laurel. MIDDLESEX PENNY. 1797.Uncirculated. Bronzed. FDC.
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$500.00
|
ex-Spink
|
107
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Middlesex DH 173. Scarce Middlexex Penny. THE HOUSE OF COMMONS FROM THE THAMES BUILT 1552. Rv. A cap of liberty over a coronet upon a pole , between a branch and cornucopia. PEACE LIBERTY AND PLENTY 1797. Uncirculated. Brilliant. Virtually as struck with much original luster. Ex- Spink.
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$1,150.00
|
ex-Bell
|
108
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Middlesex DH 174. Very Rare Middlesex Penny. Denton's swan swimming with wings expanded. Rv. Arms of the County of Middlesex. Three swords in a shield. PAYABLE IN MIDDLESEX 1797.Extremely fine. Bronze-brown patination. Attractive. Ex- R.C. Bell.
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$1,650.00
|
ex-Spink
|
109
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Middlesex DH 175a. Extremely Rare Middlesex Penny. Denton's swan swimming with wings expanded. Rv. An urn between scythes and sprigs of laurel , an arrow, skull and hour-glass under the urn. TIME DESTROYS ALL THINGS 1797. Extremely fine. Bronze-brown patination with traces of red luster. Attractive. Ex- Spink.
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$395.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
110
|
Middlesex DH 181. National Series Silver (Barton's Metal) Penny with gilt edge. George 3rd bust,GEORGIVS D.G.MAG.BR.ET.HIB.REX. Rv. A serpent entwined around an alter. FELICITIS PUBLICA .SAL.REG.REST.1789. Brilliant silver and blue, sharp strike, choice. Ex-Bobbe.
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$395.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
111
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Middlesex DH 183. National Series Very Rare Medalet in white metal. GEORGIVS REX 1789. Rv. Rose and thistle in crown below a sunburst. TO TRANSPORT TURN'D A PEOPLES FEARS. GEF, Brilliant. Ex-Baldwin Auction 19. Lot 520
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$295.00
|
ex-Spink
|
112
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Middlesex DH 184bis1 National Series Rare Medalet in white metal. GEORGIVS REX 1789. Rv. CHARLOTTE REGINA 1789. GEF. Ex-Spink.
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$500.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
113
|
Middlesex DH 198. National Series Very Rare Medalet. A laureate bust of William 3rd, 1688. Rv. Britannia seated. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE REVOLUTION. Uncirculated. On a heavy planchet. Chocalate brown patina. Evidence of die buckling. Ex- Baldwin.
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$300.00
|
ex-Spink
|
114
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Middlesex DH 199. National Series Scarce Medalet. A laureate bust of William 3rd. 1688. Rv. A ramant lion supporting an English shield.. REVOLUTION PENNY. Uncirculated. Lovely brown devises in red and blue toned fields. Lt.scr.obv field. Very attractive.
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$3,350.00
|
ex-Noble
|
115
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Middlesex DH 203 in silver. Political and Social series. Eaton's trial, 1794 Cock to left, STRUCK BY ORDER OF THE LONDON CORRESPONDING SOCIETY, Rv. Names of jurors, THE KING VERSUS EATON, 14TH MARCH 1794 around, GXF and of the highest rarity in silver according to Spink sale No.42 Lot 462, Only one other specimen in silver has been traced. The Murdoch sale Lot 195. Attractively toned blue-grey. Ex-Noble sale Lot 363.
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$225.00
|
ex-King
|
116
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Middlesex DH 204. Political and Social series. Full-face bust. THOS. HARDY SECRETARY TO THE LONDON CORRESPONDING SOCIETY NOT GUILTY NOVR 5,1794. Rv.Names of jurors in centre. Uncirculated. Brilliant silver and red toning. Mirror proof surfaces. FDC
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$325.00
|
ex-Bannigan
|
117
|
Middlesex DH 208 in white metal. Rare. Political and Social series. Bust to right, THOMAS PAINE. Rv.Based on Aesop's fable of a mouse on the mountain in labor. THE MOUNTAIN IN LABOR. 1793. Extremely fine. Marks in field, a touch of rub on hair. Superior to Anderson specimen.
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$700.00
|
ex-Noble
|
118
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Middlesex DH 209 in white metal. Extremely rare. Political and Social series. A man hanging on a tree I die for this dammed book. TOMMY'S RIGHTS OF MAN Rv. MAY THE TREE OF LIBERTY EXIST TO BEAR TOMMY'S LAST FRIEND. About fine. Ex-Noble
| |
$225.00
|
ex-Noble
|
119
|
Middlesex DH 220 in white metal. Political and Social series. Three quarter bust left. DOCTOR WILLIS. Rv. BRITONS REJOICE YOUR KINGS RESTORED. 1789. Extremely Fine. Touch of wear on high point.
| |
$350.00
|
ex-Flanagan
|
120
|
Middlesex DH 226. Political and Social series. A navel officer standing against a cannon. ADMIRAL GARDNER WORTHY THE FLEET OR THE SENATE. ELECTION TOKEN. Rv. A Fox holding a pole standing upon three blocks inscribed 'CORESPON SOCIETY' RIGHTS OF MAN and' WHIG CLUB'. Uncirculated. Brown devises on fields of red and blue. Beautiful token. Ex-Flanagan.
| |
$150.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
121
|
Middlesex DH 229 in white memtal. Political and Social series. A MAP OF THE PRESENT STATE OF FRANCE. Rv. MAY MONARCY FLOURISH AND ANARCHY PERISH EV EVERLASTINGLY. Extremely fine.
| |
$500.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
122
|
Middlesex DH 239. Political and Social series. A man's head trying to swallow the world. TAKE NOT WHAT WAS MADE FOR ALL. Rv. An open hand dropping coins into other outstretched hands. THE CHARITABLE HAND COME ALL YE DISTRESSED. Extremely fine. Nice even light brown. Touch of wear on high points.
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$1,850.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
123
|
Middlesex DH 239. Political and Social series. A man's head trying to swallow the world. TAKE NOT WHAT WAS MADE FOR ALL. Rv. An open hand dropping coins into other outstretched hands. THE CHARITABLE HAND COME ALL YE DISTRESSED. Uncirculated. Brilliant PL toned surfaces. .FDC Ex-Waye Anderson who considered this piece a candidate for the condition census.
| |
$750.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
124
|
Middlesex DH 250. Extremely Rare Askins' token. A man with a wooden leg walking. MR. JOSEPH ASKINS. Rv. An anchor within a circle of leaves. THE CELEBRATED VENTRILOQUIST. 1796. Uncirculated. Brown with a good deal of red luster. Attractive. Ex Hamer-Sanderson-Baldwin.
| |
$425.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
125
|
Middlesex DH 252a.. Rare Askins' token. A man with a wooden leg walking. MR. JOSEPH ASKINS. Rv. THE CELEBRATED VENTRILOQUIST. 1796. Uncirculated. Brown tone with underlying red showing through. Attractive. Ex-Baldwin.
| |
$225.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
126
|
Middlesex DH 253. Bayl's Halfpenny. A crocodile and a tree. A CROCODILE TO BE SEE ALIVE AT G. BAYL'S MUSEUM FOR. Rv. A rattlesnake and a tree. ALL SORTS OF NATURAL HISTORY 242 PICADILLY. Uncirculated Brilliant. PL red and brown lustrous surfaces. Very attractive. Ex- Wayne Anderson
| |
$75.00
|
ex-McKivor
|
127
|
Middlesex DH 256. Biggar's Scarce Halfpenny. BIGGAR SPRING GARDEN COFFEE HOUSE AND HOTEL FOR GENTLEMEN AND FAMILIES Rv. BIGGER'S CORRECTED MSS ARMY LIST BY SUBSCRIPTION etc. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Interesting piece. Ex- McKivor
| |
$100.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
128
|
Middlesex DH 257a. Black Friar Halfpenny. Figure of a friar. PAYABLE IN BLACK FRIARS LONDON. Rv. The arms, supporters, crest and motto of the City of London. Uncirculated. Brown patination with red luster surrounding the devises. Ex- Bobbe.
| |
$125.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
129
|
Middlesex DH 274 Burchell Halfpenny. BASIL BURCHELL SOLE PROPRIETOR OF THE FAMOUS SUGAR PLUMS FOR WORMS 78 . LONGACRE. Rv. BASIL BURCHELL SOLE PROPRIETOR OF THE ANODYNE NECKLACE FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. Uncirculated. Unholed. These are usually found holed to be worn around neck of a child. Nice red and brown specimen. Ex- Wayne Anderson.
| |
$95.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
130
|
Middlesex DH 275. Carter's Halfpenny. A ladies slipper. CARTER 32 JERMYN STREET LONDON Rv, LADIES SHOE MANUFACTORY. Uncirculated. Mostly red and as struck. Concentric circles evident. Ex- Bobbe
| |
$95.00
|
ex-Bowers
|
131
|
Middlesex DH 277. Chelsea Halfpenny. A sailor with a wooden leg presenting a petition to Britannia. CHELSEA. Rv. A figure of Hope leaning on an anchor. THE SUPPORT OF OUR ENDEAVOR 1795. Uncirculated. Brown with red luster surrounding the devises.
| |
$95.00
|
ex-Spink
|
132
|
Middlesex DH 285. Very Rare Corresponding Society Halfpenny. The fable of the bundle of sticks. LONDON CORRESPONDING SOCIETY Rv. A dove flying with an olive branch. UNITED FOR A REFORM OF PARLIAMENT. 1795. Uncirculated. Mostly red with blue, brown devises. Ex- Spink
| |
$495.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
133
|
Middlesex DH 290. Rare Corresponding Society Halfpenny. A man hanging , a cap of liberty on a pole, a medallion bearing an anchor HOPE, a cross, crown &c on the ground LIBERTY AND NOT SLAVERY, and a monument inscribed PEACE 1796. Rv. A cypher in a circle of leaves. DEDICATED TO THE LONDON CORRESPONDING SOCIETY. MAY THEIR ENDEAVORS MEET REWARD. Uncirculated. Even light brown with red luster around devises. Collectors tiny "x" in field. Lovely token Ex-Bobbe.
| |
$150.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
134
|
Middlesex DH 295. Davidson's Halfpenny. A female holding a sword and shield bearing the arms of London, a distant view of St.Pauls. SISE LANE HALFPENNY 1795. Rv. A crown on a triangle held by two hands. BR.CONSTITUTION KING LORDS COMMONS. Uncirculated. Almost full red with cartwheel luster.
| |
$950.00
|
ex-Noble
|
135
|
Middlesex DH 298. Rare Denton's Collector Halfpenny. A connoisseur smoking a pipe, at a table spread with medals, an old man behind, placing a fool's cap on his head. TOKEN COLLECTORS HALFPENNY PAYABLE ON DEMAND 1796 Rv. An ass and mule saluting. BE ASSURED FRIEND MULE YOU SHALL NEVER WANT MY PROTECTION. Almost uncirculated, red and brown patina Ex-Noble Lot 435
| |
$1,300.00
|
ex-Noble
|
136
|
Middlesex DH 299. Rare Denton's Collectors Halfpenny. Obverse same as last. Rv. Two boys riding a race upon asses .ASSES RUNNING FOR HALFPENCE. Almost uncirculated. Red and brown patina. Ex-Noble sale. Lot 437
| |
$95.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
137
|
Middlesex DH 301. Eaton's Halfpenny Bust left. FRANGAS NON FLECTES on a ribbon. EATON THREE TIMES AQUITTED OF SEDITION. Rv. A cock crowing over pigs in a sty. PRINTER TO THE MAJESTY OF THE PEOPLE. LONDON 1795. Uncirculated. A comman token in an uncomman condition. Mostly red. Ex- Wayne Anderson.
| |
$125.00
|
ex-Spink
|
138
|
Middlesex DH 302. Forster's Halfpenny. A crown, 1795 encircled with the notes of "GOD SAVE THE KING". Rv. The Prince of Wales crest within a circle. WILLIAM FORSTER VIOLIN TENOR & VIOLONCELLO MAKER. NO 348 STRAND. LONDON. Uncirculated. Red and brown patina. Attractive. Ex. Spink.
| |
$75.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
139
|
Middlesex DH 306. Fowler's Halfpenny. Head of Neptune with trident. HALFPENNY. Rv. Whale Fishery. PAYABLE AT I.FOWLERS LONDON 1794. Uncirculated. Red and brown .
| |
$750.00
|
ex-Bosco
|
140
|
Middlesex DH 307a. Franklin Press Halfpenny. A printing press. SIC ORITUR DOCTRINA SURGETQUE LIBERTAS.1794 Rv. PAYABLE AT THE FRANKLIN PRESS LONDON. Uncirculated Red and brown patina. Ex-Bosco
| |
$325.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
141
|
Middlesex DH 312b. Rare Hackney Halfpenny. A paint-pot, cask and two brushes crossed. GEORGE BUTLER OIL MAN HACKNEY Rv. A cypher GB FOR THE USE OF TRADE. Uncirculated. Brown with underlying red luster, glossy, very attractive.
| |
$95.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
142
|
Middlesex DH 313. Hall's Halfpenny. Three quadrupeds, THE KANGUROO ARMADILLO RHINOCEROS. Rv. T.HALL CITY ROAD NEAR FINSBURY SQUARE LONDON 1795 .THE FIRST ARTIST IN EUROPE FOR PRESERVING BIRDS AND BEASTS . Uncirculated. Brown and red luster.
| |
$75.00
|
ex-Seese
|
143
|
Middlesex DH 319c. Hall's Halfpenny. A toucan sitting on a branch. TO THE CURIOUS OBSERVERS OF NATURAL PHENOMENA. Rv. T.HALL PRESERVER OF BIRDS BEASTS OR REPTILES etc. Unc. Mostly red. Die rust.
| |
$350.00
|
ex-Noble
|
144
|
Middlesex DH 320. Hancock's Scarce Halfpenny. A shopfront and a small umbrella. I. HANCOCK .N19.LEATHER.LANE.HOLBORN.LONDON. Rv. A cypher IH and 1796 in a circle of leaves.UMBRELLA.MAKER AND DEALER IN PROVENCIAL COINS. Uncirculated. Brown devises on red and blue fields. Wire rim, glossy surfaces. Very attractive. Ex- Noble sale. Lot 451.
| |
$175.00
|
ex-Cordova
|
145
|
Middlesex DH 321, Hancock's Halfpenny. A large umbrella. I.HANCOCK N19 LEATHER LANE .HOLBORN.LONDON. Rv. I.H and 1796 in a circle of leaves. UMBRELLA MAKER AND DEALER IN PROVENCIAL COINS. Uncirculated. Heavily bronzed. FDC. Wire rim.
| |
$275.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
146
|
Middlesex DH 322. Hancock's Rare Halfpenny. Three umbrellas in a shield 1798. JOHN HANCOCK UMBRELLA MAKER.NO 19 LEATHER LANE.HOLBORN.LONDON. Rv. A naked boy holding a coin tray. DEALER IN COINS AND MEDALS. Uncirculated. Brown devises on red fields. Very choice. Ex- Davisson Auction 5., Lot 358
| |
$95.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
147
|
Middlesex DH 336b. Heslop's Halfpenny. A man and a monkey in antic postures.CAN YOU DO SO. Rv. R.HESLOP NO.86 CRISWELL STREET FINSBURY SQUARE. THE FIRST SHOP IN LONDON FOR NATURAL CURIOSITIES &c.Uncirculated. Red and brown. Ex- Bobbe.
| |
$325.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
148
|
Middlesex DH 337. Hornsey's Rare Halfpenny. View of church behind trees. HORNSEY HALFPENNY 1797. Rv. A SPEEDY AND LASTING PEACE. Uncirculated. Choice red and brown, glossy, very attractive.
| |
$210.00
|
ex-DNW
|
149
|
Middlesex DH 342. Ibberson's Halfpenny. St. George killing the dragon. Crest, a boar. HOLBORN LONDON. Rv. MAIL & POST COACHES TO ALL PARTS OF ENGLAND. Uncirculated. Bronzed proof FDC.
| |
$150.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
150
|
Middlesex DH 343. Ibberson's Halfpenny. St. George killing the dragon etc. Rv. Same as last. Uncirculated. Brilliant. An imitation in white metal struck by Taylor about 1870.
| |
$250.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
151
|
Middlesex DH 344. James' Halfpenny. A lion conchant holding a shield inscribed NO.6 MARTLETT COURT BOW STREET LON--N. Rv.A tiger.ROYAL MALE TIGER 1796. Uncirculated. Red and blue fields, brown devises. Beautiful token ex- Wayne Anderson.
| |
$125.00
|
ex-McKivor
|
152
|
Middlesex DH 345c. Kelly's Halfpenny. A postilion holding a harnessed horse.KELLY'S LIGHT HARNESS SOLD CHEAP AT THEIR MANUFACTORY STRAND LONDON. Rv. A saddle, spur etc.KELLY'S PATENT SADLERY &c SOLD CHEAP. Uncirculated. Brown devises with red luster surrounding. Lovely example. Ex.-McKivor.
| |
$75.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
153
|
Middlesex DH 362b. Lyceum Halfpenny. Mercury standing on a galloping horse. The first equestn performance in Europe LYCEUM STRAND LONDON. Rv. A man balancing himself upon his head on the point of a sword. SINGING DANCING TUMBLING SLACK WIRE &c. EVERY EVENING Uncirculated. Even brown tone. Ex-Bobbe.
| |
$50.00
|
ex-sas
|
154
|
Middlesex DH 363. Mail Coach Halfpenny. MAIL COACH HALFPENNY PAYABLE IN LONDON. Rv. J.PALMER ESQ. THIS IS INSCRIBED AS A TOKEN OF GRATITUDE etc. Uncirculated. Evenly toned. Ex. Lincoln.
| |
$75.00
|
ex-Gladdle
|
155
|
Middlesex DH 366. Mail Coach Halfpenny. HALFPENNY PAYABLE IN LONDON TO TRADE EXPEDIN & TO PROPERTY PROTECTION. Rv. A cypher afh to J. PALMER ESQ. Etc. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Lustrous.
| |
$125.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
156
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Middlesex DH 370e. Masonic Halfpenny. The Freemasons Arms. 24 Nov.1790 PRINCE OF WALES ELECTED GM. Rv. A cupid. WISDOM STRENGTH BEAUTY. Uncirculated. Full red cartwheel luster. Ex. Bobbe.
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$75.00
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ex-Gladdle
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157
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Middlesex DH 389a. Moore's Rare Halfpenny. A girl sitting under a tree making lace. LACE MANUFACTORY 1795. Rv, A scroll inscribed MUSLINS IRISH CLOTH HOSE etc. Uncirculated. Brown devises on a field of red and blue.
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$90.00
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ex-Bobbe
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158
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Middlesex DH 390. Neeton's A Saracen's head. EDWARD NEETON .ST MARY LE BONE Rv. A puncheon WINE RUM AND BRANDY VAULTS 1795. Uncirculated. Red and brown on a large planchet. Ex- Bobbe.
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$350.00
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ex-Noble
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159
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Middlesex DH 397.Scarce Newgate Halfpenny. Front view of prison. NEWGATE MDCCXCIV. Rv. Three men hanging. NOTED ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF MEN. 1796. Uncirculated. Red-brown tone on a glossy PL flan. Uncirculated. Very attractive. Ex- Noble Lot 486
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$125.00
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ex-Bobbe
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160
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Middlesex DH 414, Pidcock's Halfpenny. A lion couchant, holding a shield. EXETER CHANGE LONDON PIDCOCKS EXIBITION. Rv. An eagle BIRDS AND BEAST A 300. Uncirculated . Red and brown. Ex-Bobbe.
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$110.00
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ex-Bobbe
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161
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Middlesex DH 415b. Pidcock's Halfpenny. A lion couchant holding a shield. EXHIBITION. Rv. An eagle. BIRDS AND BEASTS 1795. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Ex-Bobbe.
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$110.00
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ex-Flanagan
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162
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Middlesex DH 422. Scarce Pidcock's Halfpenny. An elephant. PIDCOCKS EXHIBITION. Rv. A two headed cow. EXETER CHANGE STRAND LONDON. Almost Uncirculated. Red and brown. Ex- Flanagan.
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$95.00
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ex-Baldwin
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163
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Middlesex DH 428. Rare Pidcock's Halfpenny. A lion with a dog on its back. LION AND DOG 1801. Rv. A zebra. PIDCOCKS GRAND MENAGERIE EXETER CHANGE LONDON. XF. Dark patina.
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$50.00
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ex-Stadt
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164
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Middlesex DH 430. Pidcock's Halfpenny. A lion with a dog on its back. Rv. A Kangeroo. VF .
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$110.00
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ex-Bannigan
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165
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Middlesex DH 431. Pidcock's Halfpenny. A lion with a dog on its back. Rv. A Monkey. THE WANDEROW 1801. XF Just a bit of friction on the high points.
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$125.00
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ex-Bobbe
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166
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Middlesex DH 434. Pidcock's Halfpenny. A lion lying down fondling a dog. PIDCOCKS GRAND MENAGERIE EXETER CHANGE LONDON Rv. A cockatoo. ORANGE CRESTED COCKATOO 1801,XF Red and brown . Ex- Bobbe.
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$195.00
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ex-Baldwin
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167
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Middlesex DH 436. Pidcock's Halpenny. A Rhinoceros. Rv. A tiger. ROYAL MALE TIGER 1796.Brilliant Extremely fine with mostly red patina. Attractive.
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$125.00
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ex-Davisson
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168
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Middlesex DH 437. Rare Pidcock's Halfpenny. A Rhinoceros.Rv. An Antelope. Extremely fine. Brown with traces of red luster. Ex-Davisson.
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$195.00
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ex-Baldwin
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169
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Middlesex DH 439. Pidcock's Halfpenny. A Rhinoceros facing left. Rv. A two-headed cow .Almost Uncirculated. The Rhino left is missing from most collections
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$110.00
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ex-Baldwin
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170
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Middlesex DH 445. Scarce Pidcock's Halfpenny. A Nylghau Rv. An Ostrich. XF Mostly red with some brilliance. Baldwin
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$325.00
|
ex-Noble
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171
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Middlesex DH 446. Rare Pidcock' Halfpenny. A Nylghau. Rv. Bust to right. LOUIS REX. Almost Uncirculated. Even brown tone. Rarer than D&H indicates. Ex- Noble sale.
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$195.00
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ex-Bobbe
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172
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Middlesex DH 447a. Pidcock's Halfpenny. An Antelope. PIDCOCKS EXHIBITION ALIVE 1795. Rv. An Ostrich, EXETER CHANGE STRAND LONDON. Uncirculated. Attractive red and blue patina. Ex-Bobbe
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$150.00
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ex-McKivor
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173
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Middlesex DH 454. Pidcock' Halfpenny. A two-headed cow. Rv. A toucan. TO THE CURIOUS OBSERVERS OF NATURAL PHENOMOMENA. Almost Uncirculated. Red and brown patination. Ex- McKivor.
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$150.00
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ex-Bobbe
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174
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Middlesex DH 458 .Pidcock's Halfpenny. A Monkey. The Wanderow. 1801 PIDCOCKS GRAND MENAGERIE. Rv. A Crane. THE AFRICAN CROWN CRANE PIDCOCKS EXHIBITIONS. Almost uncirculated. Brown devises on a red and blue field.
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$200.00
|
ex-McCaul
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175
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Middlesex DH 459. Scarce Prattent's Halfpenny. An anchor in a shield between sprigs of laurel, crest a cap of liberty. LONDON COMMERCIAL TOKEN 1796. Rv. The arms of London. Uncirculated. Brilliant red and blue fields and brown devises. Very attractive.
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$450.00
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ex-Baldwin
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176
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Middlesex DH 464. Rare Presbury's Halfpenny. Robed and crowned bust. QUEEN ELIZABETH. Rv. PAYABLE BY C.PRESBURY CO. JEWELRY & HARDWARE MANUFACTORY .Choice. Uncirculated. Even brown patination. Only 36 struck. Ex-Baldwin.
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$295.00
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ex-Brown
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177
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Middlesex DH 465. Ratley's Rare Halfpenny. A man holding a picture. P.RATLEY. DUKES COURT STREET MARTINS DEALER IN DRAWGS. PICTES.& CURIOSITIES. Rv. Shells a rocky cliff, ship on the sea. SHELLS ORES & MINERALS etc. Uncirculated. Nice even brown tone, with underlying luster, glossy, wire rim. Ex- Robbie Brown.
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$195.00
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ex-Bobbe
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178
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Middlesex DH 467. Richardson's Token. A figure of Fortune standing between two lottery wheels. NOTHING VENTURED NOTHING HAVE 1795. Rv. AT THE OFFICE OF RICHARDSON GOODLUCK & CO. etc. Uncirculated. Mostly red PL surfaces. Beautiful specimen. Ex- Bobbe.
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$50.00
|
ex-Stadt
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179
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Middlesex DH 473. Salter's Halfpenny. Hatmakers at work. SALTERS 47 CHARING CROSS LONDON. Rv. A shop front CHEAPEST HAT WAREHOUSE IN THE WORLD. Almost uncirculated. Mostly red patination. Nice.
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$50.00
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ex-Pres
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180
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Middlesex DH 474. Schooling's Halfpenny. A figure of Justice. SCHOOLING & SON SCALE MAKERS . Rv. A tea kettle. FURNISHING IRONMONGERS & SMITHS AT THEIR MANUFACTORY etc. Almost Uncirculated. Reddish brown.
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$85.00
|
ex-Gladdle
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181
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Middlesex DH 480. Skidmore's Halfpenny. A register stove. NO. 123 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON .PAYABLE AT SKIDMORES FURNISHING REPOSITORY. Rv. Two men at a forge. MANUFACTORY & IRON FOUNDRY CLERKENWELL 1795 J. Uncirculated. Red and brown patination. Attractive. Ex- Gladdle.
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$1,500.00
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ex-Noble
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182
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Middlesex DH 482a Extremely Rare Skidmore's Halfpenny A register stove as last. Rv. A star-shaped snowflake within a circle.STAR HALFPENNY 1791. Uncirculated. Even brown patination with red traces. Choice. Very few known specimens. Ex- Noble sale. Lot 523. The reverse of this piece is found muled with three Skidmore designs all exceedingly rare. The significance of the design unknown.
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$695.00
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ex-Noble
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183
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Middlesex DH 494. Exceedingly Rare Skidmore's Halfpenny Two men at a forge.MANUFACTORY AND IRON FOUNDRY CLERKENWELL 1795 Rv. A guillotine and part of a house. Uncirculated. Choice, brown devises on red and blue fields.
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$695.00
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ex-Noble
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184
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Middlesex DH 499. Exceedingly Rare Skidmore,s Halfpenny Two men at a forge. MANUFACTORY AND IRON FOUNDRY CLERKENWELL 1795 . Rv. Laureate bust. LONG LIVE THE KING. Uncirculated. Choice needle-sharp strike, brown devises on red and blue fields. Ex-Noble sale.
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$550.00
|
ex-Flanagan
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185
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Middlesex DH 508. Exceedingly Rare Skidmore's Halfpenny Two men at a forge. MANUFACTORY AND IRON FOUNDRY CLERKENWELL 1795. Rv. An anchor and a cable. IN COMMEMORATION OF etc. Uncirculated. Choice brown devises on red and blue fields. Ex-Wayne Anderson.
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$1,650.00
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ex-Noble
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186
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Middlesex DH 511. Exceedingly Rare Skidmore's Halfpenny A star in the shape of a snowflake within a circle. STAR HALFPENNY 1791. Rv. MUR'D BY THE FACTIOUS LOUIS XVI JAN 21 M:ANTOINETTE OCT. 16.,1793. Uncirculated. Choice red and brown. The significance of this design is unknown and was only used for three other mules, all excessivly rare. Ex-Noble sale.
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$250.00
|
ex-Baldwin
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187
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Middlesex DH 513. Exceedingly Rare Skidmore's Halfpenny A guillotine HALFPENNY. Rv. Two busts. LOUIS X VI ET M.ANTOINETTE.ROI ET REINE DE FRANCE. 17 95. Uncirculated. Even brown patination.
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$250.00
|
ex-Spink
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188
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Middlesex DH 514. Exceedingly Rare Skidmore's Halfpenny A figure of Minerva, TRUTH FOR MY HELM AND JUSTICE FOR MY SHIELD. Rv. A cap of liberty radiated upon a pole. LIBERTAS 1796. Almost Uncirculated. Even brown with a tiny trace of red, glossy, strong strike. Tiny edge flaw at "L".
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$675.00
|
ex-Wayne
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189
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Middlesex DH 516. Exceedingly RareSkidmore's Halfpenny A figure of Minerva, TRUTH FOR MY HELM AND JUSTICE FOR MY SHIELD. Rv. Three fleur-de-lis. 1790. Uncirculated. Brown tone, the devises surrounded by red luster. Choice. Ex- Wayne Anderson. Wayne thought this one to be the rarest of these Skidmore mules.
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$525.00
|
ex-Noble
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190
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Middlesex DH 517. Exceedingly Rare Skidmore's Halfpenny Arms between branches. DEALER IN COINS AND MEDALS SKIDMORE 123 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON. Rv. An open book. HOLY BIBLE. Uncirculated. Even brown patination. Edge cud at 3'oclock on rev. Ex- Noble sale.
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$250.00
|
ex-McKivor
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191
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Middlesex DH 520. Scarce Skidmore Halfpenny. A man handcuffed and ironed, a padlock on his mouth. A FREEBORN BRITON OF 1796. Rv. A knife, fork and plate chained down to a table. USELES. Uncirculated. Brown devises, red-brown fields, wire rims. A prime example of a very desirable token. Ex-McKivor. This design refers to the famous 'Gagging Bill' passed to cope with seditious activities.
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$475.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
192
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Middlesex DH 521b. Rare Skidmore Halfpenny. A man handcuffed and ironed, a padlock on his mouth. A FREEBORN BRITON OF 1796. Rv. A man holding a cutlass in one hand and broken fetters in the other , leaning upon an anchor. A FRENCH REPUBLICAN. Uncirculated. Brown patination with red traces around devises. Glossy PL fields, wire rims. Rarer than D&H indicates. Ex-Baldwin.
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$450.00
|
ex-Davisson
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193
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Middlesex DH 535. Rare Skidmore Halfpenny. A man skating. HYDE PARK. Rv. A cypher G.B. FOR THE USE OF TRADE. Uncirculated. Brilliant red and blue, brown devises, on a PL flan, some obv.die rust. A choice token superior to the Anderson specimen. Ex-Davisson Auction 5 Lot 361. The Serpentine River in Hyde Park this day had about 6000 visitors. A sudden thaw caused the ice to became quite soft and about 3 o'clock it gave way, dunking two skaters.
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$175.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
194
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Middlesex DH 592a. Skidmore Halfpenny. ST. GEORGE'S HANOVER SQUARE BUILT 1724. Rv. A dove flying with an olive branch. DEDICATED TO COLLECTORS OF MEDALS AND COINS. Uncirculated. Lovely PL red and blue patination wire rims. Choice. Ex-Bobbe.
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$135.00
|
ex-Cordova
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195
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Middlesex DH 594. Skidmore Halfpenny. A dove flying as last. Rv. A cypher G.B. FOR THE USE OF TRADE. Uncirculated Rich brown,underlying red and blue Ex-Cordova
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$135.00
|
ex-Seese
|
196
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Middlesex DH 646. Skidmore Halfpenny. ALDGATE 1796. Rv. A cypher. DEDICATED TO COLLECTORS OF MEDALS AND TOKENS. Uncirculated. Brilliant , as struck, almost no toning. Choice.
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$95.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
197
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Middlesex DH 650. Skidmore Halfpenny. BISHOPSGATE. Rv. As last. Uncirculated. Red and brown..Wire rim. Choice. Ex-Bobbe.
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$95.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
198
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Middlesex DH 658, Skidmore Halfpenny. MOORGATE 1796 Rv. As last. Uncirculated. Mostly red. Some die rust evident.Ex-Bobbe.
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$95.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
199
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Middlesex DH 659a. Skidmore Halfpenny. NEWGATE BT 1670. Rv. As last. Uncirculated. Mostly red. Ex-Bobbe
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$175.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
200
|
Middlesex DH 676. Spence's Halfpenny.A cornucopia and scale. SPENCES GLORIOUS PLAN IS PAROCHIAL PARTNERSHIP IN LAND WITHOUT PRIVATE LANDLORDISM. Rv. THIS JUST PLAN WILL PRODUCE EVERLASTING PEACE etc. Uncirculated. R&B Ex-Bobbe.
| |
$110.00
|
ex-Flanagan
|
201
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Middlesex DH 679. Spence's Halfpenny. Bust to left. T.SPENCE. 7 MONTHS IMPRISON'D FOR HIGH TREASON Rv. A caduceous between a crown and cap of liberty. Uncirculated. Red and brown patination. Ex-Flanagan. The crown is sinking in the west as the Liberty cap is rising in the east, a concept not likely to be missed by the public.
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$375.00
|
ex-Spink
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202
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Middlesex DH 680. Rare Spence Halfpenny. Bust to left as last. Rv. A cat. MY FREEDOM I AMONG SLAVES ENJOY. 1796. Almost Uncirculated. Red and brown. Ex-Spink. Spence likened himself to a cat, pleased when stroked downwards but resistant when stroked against the grain.
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$110.00
|
ex-Flanagan
|
203
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Middlesex DH 681d. Spence"s Halfpenny. Bust to left as last. Rv. Three citizens armed. WHO KNOW THEIR RIGHTS AND KNOWING DARE MAINTAIN. 1795. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Large flan. Ex- Flanagan. Spence suggests that the citizens know their rights and have the courage to uphold them.
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$95.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
204
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Middlesex DH 682. Spence's Halfpenny. Bust to left as last. Rv. A heart in hand between two laurel branches. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Ex-Bobbe. The hand of honour belonging to Fox who devoted his heart and hand to it.
| |
$195.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
205
|
Middlesex DH 691. Very Rare Spence's Halfpenny. Bust to left as last. Rv. A soldier shaking hands with two citizens. WE ALSO ARE THE PEOPLE 1796. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Ex- Wayne Anderson. Spence suggests that when the military fraternizes with the citizens, the monarchy is virtually at an end.
| |
$175.00
|
ex-CVM
|
206
|
Middlesex DH 700b Spence's Halfpenny. T.SPENCE BOOKSELLER DEALER IN BOOKS AND COINS n 8 LITTLE TURNSTILE HOLBOR LONDON. Rv. A Spaniard THE HABIT OF A SPANIARD. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Obv. 5% off center.
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$145.00
|
ex-Dolphin
|
207
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Middlesex DH 707. Spence's Halfpenny. Beneath a radiation T.SPENCE BOOKSELLER DEALER IN PRINTS AND COINS. LITTLE TURNSTILE NO.8 HOLBORN LONDON. Uncirculated. Toned. Ex-Dolphin.
| |
$125.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
208
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Middlesex DH 708. Spence's Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A youth with a stick in his hand .A BRIDEWELL BOY. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Ex- Baldwin. The Bridewell boys were apprentices who were instructed in various skills and when they completed their training, they received the freedom of the city, togeather with a small money grant.
| |
$110.00
|
ex-Seese
|
209
|
Middlesex DH 715. Spence's Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. Two boys at a turnstile.LITTLE TURNSTILE HALFPENNY 1796. Uncirculated. Toned brown with red traces. Ex-Seese The turnstile is a clever presentation of Spence's address. No.8 Little Turnstile St. Holborn.
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$165.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
210
|
Middlesex DH 716. Spence's Halfpenny. An ass bearing two pairs of paniers, labeled "RENTS" and "TAX"S. I WAS AN ASS TO BEAR THE FIRST PAIR. Rv. NOTED ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF MAN etc. Almost Uncirculated. Red and brown. Ex-Wayne Anderson. The patient British were first loaded with rents and then with the grosser insult, taxes.
| |
$175.00
|
ex-Gladdle
|
211
|
Middlesex DH 718. Spence's Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A man fettered and a padlock on his mouth..FREE BORN ENGLISHMAN 1796. Uncirculated. Toned. Well struck-up with practically all of the ass and chain evident. Ex-Hamer
| |
$175.00
|
ex-Stevens
|
212
|
Middlesex DH 719. Scarce Spence Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. An Indian IF RENTS I ONCE CONSENT TO PAY MY LIBERTY IS PAST AWAY. Uncirculated. Mostly red and well struck. Attractive. Spence emphasizes that land originally belonged to none and all had an interest in it.
| |
$150.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
213
|
Middlesex DH 724. Spence's Halfpenny. A Christ's scholar. A BLUE COAT BOY. Rv. Figure of a collegian. A WESTMINSTER SCHOLAR. Uncirculated. Mostly red with shades of blue. Superb. Ex- Wayne Anderson. The Bluecoat school opened in 1552, the founder being the boy king, Edward VI.
| |
$165.00
|
ex-Dolphin
|
214
|
Middlesex DH 732. Scarce Spence Halfpenny. A sailor seizing a landsman for service in the Royal Navy. BRITISH LIBERTY DISPLAYED. 1795. Rv. An Indian. IF RENTS I ONCE CONSENT TO PAY MY LIBERTY IS PAST AWAY. Uncirculated. Brown devises on red and blue fields. Attractive. Ex-Dolphin.
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$150.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
215
|
Middlesex DH 734. Scarce Spence Halfpenny. Obv, As last. Rv. The head of a man and an ass conjoined. ODD FELLOWS A MILLION HOGG 1795 A GUINEA PIG. Uncirculated. Brown devises on red and blue fields. Attractive Ex-Bobbe. This satirical die portrays the head of George III conjoined to a patient ass, the British public.
| |
$135.00
|
ex-Flanagan
|
216
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Middlesex DH 735. Spence's Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. Cain killing Abel. THE BEGINING OF OPPRESSION . Uncirculated. Toned. Ex- Flanagan. The slaying of Abel is inferred by Spence to be the beginning of the seizure of land.
| |
$225.00
|
ex-Dolphin
|
217
|
Middlesex DH 740. Rare Spence Halfpenny. A coining press. INSCRIBED TO COLLECTORS OF MEDALS. 1796. Rv. Two men boxing. FASHIONABLE AMUSEMENT 1790. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Very attractive. Ex-Dolphin
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$125.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
218
|
Middlesex DH 741. Spence's Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A harp crowned, between thistles. 1796 ENGLAND IRELAND SCOTLAND. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Rev. Die bulge.
| |
$185.00
|
ex-Gladdle
|
219
|
Middlesex DH 745. Spence's Halfpenny. A village in ruins. ONE ONLY MASTER GRASPS THE WHOLE DOMAIN 1795 Rv. A highlander. THE GALLANT GARB OF SCOTLAND. Uncirculated. Even brown patination Choice. Cud 9-10.o'clock
| |
$185.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
220
|
Middlesex DH 746. Scarce Spence Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. An Indian. IF ONCE I CONSENT TO PAY MY LIBERTY IS PAST AWAY. Extremely fine. Huge cud 8-11 o'clock.
| |
$185.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
221
|
Middlesex DH 747a. Spence's Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A lion dismayed at a cock crowing. LET TYRANTS TREMBLE AT THE CROW OF LIBERTY. 1795. Uncirculated Red and brown. Choice. Ex-Davisson. The Establishment (British Lion) is dismayed at the crow of freedom from the Gallic cock.
| |
$150.00
|
ex-CVM
|
222
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Middlesex DH 748. Spence's Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. Cain killing Abel. THE BEGINNING OF OPPRESSION .Extremely fine. Even brown patination. Cud 9-10 o'clock. Cracked planchet and multiple die cracks obv.
| |
$195.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
223
|
Middlesex DH 749. Spence's Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A shepard reclined under a tree. 1790. Uncirculated. Mostly red with some blue tones. Die crack 9-11 o'clock which is the beginning of the cud of DH 746. Superb. Ex-Baldwin The shepard portrays the idylic life in the countryside, contrasting with existence in the manufacturing towns.
| |
$225.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
224
|
Middlesex DH 750. Scarce Spence Halfpenny. A dog. MUCH GRATITUDE BRINGS SERVITUDE. Rv. A caduceous between a crown and a cap of liberty. WE WERE BORN FREE AND WILL NEVER DIE SLAVE. Uncirculated. Brown toned devises surrounded by red luster. Choice Ex-Davisson
| |
$225.00
|
ex-Bosco
|
225
|
Middlesex DH 751. Rare Spence Halfpenny. A dog, as last. Rv. A Cat. MY FREEDOM I AMONG SLAVES ENJOY.1796. Uncirculated. Brown tone over red and blue fields.A very desirable cat token. Attractive Ex-Bosco. The servitude of the dog contrasts with the freedom of the independent cat of which Spence considered himself akin. He requested that upon his demise, specimens of this token be buried with him.
| |
$195.00
|
ex-Gladdle
|
226
|
Middlesex DH 759. Spence Halfpenny. A man fettered with a padlock on his mouth. A FREE BORN ENGLISHMAN. Rv. JOHN THELWELL. Uncirculated. Brown tone with red luster in the devises. Strong strike. All of chain visable.Ex-Gladdle
| |
$395.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
227
|
Middlesex DH 760. Scarce Spence Halfpenny. A fat man sitting at a table. ENGLISH SLAVERY. Rv. A lean man on the ground gnawing a bone. FRENCH LIBERTY. Uncirculated. Choice PL, wire rim. Red and brown. Thick planchet. Ex- Davisson. This satirical token contrasts the "slavery" in England with the "liberty" in France.
| |
$350.00
|
ex-Noble
|
228
|
Middlesex DH 761. Spence Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. An anchor and cap of liberty. LIBERTY PEACE COMMERCE. Uncirculated. Mostly red luster, wire rim. Not rated in D&H but certainly much rarer than DH760. This, the only specimen offfered in the past 5 years Ex- Noble sale.Lot 603
| |
$225.00
|
ex-Bosco
|
229
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Middlesex DH 769. Scarce Spence Halfpenny. Bust of Fox. C.J.FOX. Rv. A shepard reclined under a tree. Uncirculated. Proof. FDC. Heavily bronzed a rich brown tone. Attractive.
| |
$225.00
|
ex-Dolphin
|
230
|
Middlesex DH 770. Spence's Halfpenny. Bust of Fox. C.J.FOX. Rv. A soldier shaking hands with two citizens. WE ALSO ARE THE PEOPLE. 1796. Extremely fine. Red and brown. Really unc.but citizen on left a bit flat. Ex-Dolphin.
| |
$150.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
231
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Middlesex DH 772a. Spence's Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A tree with two shields leaning against it. A FRIEND TO PEACE AND LIBERTY. Uncirculated. Mostly red, choice. Ex- Wayne Anderson. The rev. die is a Skidmore design which establishes a link between Spence and Skidmore. The two shields denote the friendship with France and justice in the Republican cause.
| |
$225.00
|
ex-King
|
232
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Middlesex DH 776. Spence's Halfpenny. Bust of Lord George Gordon in broad brimmed hat. LD. GEO. GORDON DIED IN NEWGATE NOV. 1, 1793. Rv. A caduceous between a crown and cap of liberty. WE WERE BORN FREE AND WILL NEVER DIE SLAVE. Uncirculated. Red brown tone with traces of red luster. Choice glossy flan.
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$175.00
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ex-Brown
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233
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Middlesex DH 782. Spence's Halfpenny. Bust to left without any legend. Rv. LORD GEORGE GORDON 1780. Almost Uncirculated. Good deal of red. Ex- Robbie Brown. In June 1780, Lord George addressed a riotous crowd of 50,000 Protestants who marched on the House of Parliament. 210 rioters were killed. Lord George was committed to the Tower for High Treason but was eventually acquitted. Twenty of his followers were less fortunate and went to the gallows.
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$675.00
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ex-Bell
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234
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Middlesex DH 785. Rare Spence Halfpenny. A bust. D.MENDOZA. Rev. Two men boxing. FASHINABLE AMUSEMENT 1796. Uncirculated. Choice red and brown Ex- R.C. Bell sale. Lot 95. Boxing was the national sport of the day and Mendoza held the championship for eight years. He wrote an auto-biography and ran a school of the art of boxing.
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$350.00
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ex-Tann
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235
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Middlesex DH 787. Scarce Spence Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A pair of breeches on fire. A serpent with a man's head under. PANDORAS BREECHES. Uncirculated. It was thought that the breeches were set on fire in an attempt to burn down the House of Parliament.
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$425.00
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ex-DNW
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236
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Middlesex DH 788. Scarce Spence Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A shepard reclining under a tree. Uncirculated. Red--brown patina. These Mendoza pieces missing from most collecitons and highly desirable. Ex- Dix-Noonan-Web.
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$125.00
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ex-Flanagan
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237
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Middlesex DH 795. Rare Spence Halfpenny. Head of man and ass conjoined. ODD FELLOWS A MILLION HOGG 1795 A GUINEA PIG. Rv. The heads of Pitt and Fox conjoined. ODD FELLOWS QUIS RIDES Uncirculated. Brown patination. Ex- Flanagan. The pig represents the swinish multitude trampling upon royal emblems for which he has no respect.
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$150.00
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ex-Flanagan
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238
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Middlesex DH 801. Scarce Spence Halfpenny. The heads of Pitt and Fox conjoined. Rv. Cain killing Abel. THE BEGINNING OF OPPRESSION. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Ex-Flanagan.
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$310.00
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ex-Davisson
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239
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Middlesex DH 802. Spence Halfpenny. Obv. Same as last. Rv. A Cat. MY FREEDOM I AMONG SLAVES ENJOY. About Uncirculated. Brown patination with some red luster around the devises. Choice glossy planchet.
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$110.00
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ex-Flanagan
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240
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Middlesex DH 822. Scarce Spence Halfpenny. Two men dancing around a fire. THE END OF OPPRESSION. Rv. A heart in hand between two laurel branches. Tiny edge filing. Extremely fine, toned with red around devises.
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$225.00
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ex-Bobbe
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241
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Middlesex DH 829a. Spence Halfpenny. A man hanging on a gibbet with a church in the distance. END OF PAIN. Rv. A pair of breeches on fire. A serpent with a mans head. PANDORAS BREECHES. A border of dots and fingers. Extremely fine. Toned. A die crack 4 o'clock-to 12 o'clock.
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$210.00
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ex-Pres
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242
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Middlesex DH 831a. Spence Halfpenny. Obv. Similar to last. Rv. MAY THE KNAVE OF JACOBIN CLUBS NEVER GET A TRICK. About Uncirculated. A couple of spots in field.
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$225.00
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ex-Gladdle
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243
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Middlesex DH 833. Spence Halfpenny. Obv. As last but the gallows is smooth and all details of man and church are well defined. Rv. An open book. THE WRONGS OF MAN JANY 21 1793. Uncirculated. Toned on a thin flan. Attractive.
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$395.00
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ex-Stevens
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244
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Middlesex DH 834. Rare Spence Halfpenny. Similar to last. Rv. Similar to last but from different dies Uncirculated. Choice and brilliant PL. Strong strike. Very attractive.
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$395.00
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ex-Davisson
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245
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Middlesex DH 835. Scarce? Spence Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A number of combustibles with labels issuing from a globe FRATERNITY. The labels are inscribed "REGICIDE", "ROBBERY"",FALSITY" "REQUISITION" About Uncirculated Toned with a trace of red. The DH rarity on this is questionable, It probably should be RR. Ex-Davisson
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$395.00
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ex-Davisson
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246
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Middlesex DH 836. Rare Spence Halfpenny. Similar to last but with a demon sitting on the gallows smoking a pipe. Rv. A man and a monkey, each standing on one leg WE DANCE PAIN SWINGS. Extremely fine. Toned, wire rim. Choice except for a few hairlines in field.
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$450.00
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ex-Bannigan
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247
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Middlesex DH 837 in BRASS. Spence Halfpenny. Three men hanging on a gibbet. NOTED ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF MEN 1796. Rv. A WAY TO PREVENT KNAVES GETTING A TRICK. Uncirculated and choice. Brilliant PL fields.
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$350.00
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ex-Bobbe
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248
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Middlesex DH 838. Spence Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. An open book similar to DH 833 but from different dies. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Choice and very attractive. Ex-Bobbe.
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$325.00
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ex-Spink
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249
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Middlesex DH 839a. Rare Spence Halfpenny. A pair of breeches on fire. Rv. A crown and anchor between two hearts WHEN THIS YOU SEE REMEMBER ME. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Elusive piece. Ex-Spink.
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$110.00
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ex-Baldwin
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250
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Middlesex DH 841. Spence Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. Bust to right. HORNE TOOKE ESQ. Extremely fine. Toned. Obv. Struck slightly off center. Tiny void on face of Tooke. Tooke was arrested in 1794 for high treason but was acquitted in November of that year amidst great excitement.
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$175.00
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ex-Bobbe
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251
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Middlesex DH 843a. Spence Halfpenny. A pig trampling upon emblems of royalty. PIGS MEAT PUBLISHED BY T.SPENCE LONDON. Rv. Brittania seated. ROUSE BRITTANIA. Uncirculated. Rich glossy tone. Ex-Bobbe. Spence seems to be warning Briton to wake up and prevent freedom from slipping away through indolence and complacency.
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$295.00
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ex-Davisson
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252
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Middlesex Dh 850. Rare Spence Halfpenny. A man sitting in prison gnawing a bone BEFORE THE REVOLUTION 1795. Rv. A cat. MY LIBERTY I AMONG SLAVES ENJOY. GXF. Reddish brown patination. Strong obverse bisecting die crack. Attractive. Ex-Davisson.
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$125.00
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ex-Bobbe
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253
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Middlesex DH 852. Spence Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A Lion dismayed at a cock crowing. LET TYRANT TREMBLE AT THE CROW OF LIBERTY. Extremely fine. Red-brown patination. Eex- Bobbe
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$175.00
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ex-Stevens
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254
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Middlesex DH 855a. Spence Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A guillotine and part of a house. Extremely fine. Toned.
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$195.00
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ex-CVM
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255
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Middlesex DH 857. Spence Halfpenny. A sailor. A TRUE HEARTED SAILOR. Rv. A crown and anchor between two hearts. WHEN THIS YOU SEE REMEMBER ME. Uncirculated. Reddish brown patination. Fully struck. Nice.
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$195.00
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ex-Dolphin
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256
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Middlesex DH 862. Spence Halfpenny. A stag under a tree. Rv. A snail A SNAIL MAY PUT HIS HORNS OUT. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Strong strike. Attractive.
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$195.00
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ex-Dolphin
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257
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Middlesex DH 863. Obv. As last. Rv. Three men dancing and one eating around a tree. AFTER THE REVOLUTION. Uncirculated. Toned brown with traces of red luster. Nice. The wretched condition of the Englishman before the revolution is contrasted with the freedom after the revolution.
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$150.00
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ex-McKivor
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258
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Middlesex DH 865a. Spence Halfpenny. Bust to right. JOHN THELWELL. Rv. A cap of liberty radiated upon a pole. LIBERTAS 1796. This die attributed to Spence is more likely a Skidmore fabrication. Uncirculated, Red and brown. Attractive. Ex- McKivor.
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$125.00
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ex-Dolphin
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259
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Middlesex DH 866. Spence Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A figure of Minerva standing. TRUTH FOR MY HELM & JUSTICE FOR MY SHIELD. Uncirculated. Red and brown patination. Fully struck. Attractive. Minerva was a Roman goddess who presided over many things including handicrafts, professions and arts, war and wisdom.
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$250.00
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ex-Noble
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260
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Middlesex DH 872. Very Rare Spence Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. Three fleur-de-lis. 1790. Very fine. Toned. Examples of this die missing in most collecitons. Ex-Davisson.
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$175.00
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ex-Gladdle
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261
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Middlesex DH 875. Spence Halfpenny. Bust to right. HORNE TOOKE ESQ. Rv. Three citizens armed. WHO KNOW THEIR RIGHTS AND KNOWING DARE MAINTAIN. 1795. Uncirculated. Red and brown patination. Attractive.
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$225.00
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ex-Baldwin
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262
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Middlesex DH 892. Spence Halfpenny. Four men dancing around a pole surmounted by a head radiated. TREE OF LIBERTY. Rv. A Guillotine. Uncirculated. Toned brown with underlying luster of red and a sprinkling of blue. Many die cracks. Ex-Baldwin. The head on the pole is that of Wm.Pitt the Prime Minister and the dancing figures, the British Public rejoicing in their escape from a tyranical government.
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$225.00
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ex-Wayne
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263
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Middlesex DH 896. Rare Spence Halfpenny. Two boys at a turnstile. LITTLE TURNSTILE HALFPENNY. 1796. Rv. A figure of a Spaniard. THE HABIT OF A SPANIARD. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Superb. Ex- Wayne Anderson. The significance of the Spaniard unknown.
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$225.00
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ex-Wayne
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264
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Middlesex DH 897. Rare Spence Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A Turk.THE HABIT OF A TURK. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Superb. Ex-Wayne Anderson. The sigificance of the Turk unknown.
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$95.00
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ex-Bobbe
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265
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Middlesex DH 904. Stinton's Halfpenny. A grasshopper FINE TEAS OF THE ROUGH FLAVOUR. Rv. WM. STINTON ST. JAMES ST. LONDON + PATENT COCAO WAREHOUSE 1795. Uncirculated.Choice glossy red and brown patination. Ex-Bobbe.
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$395.00
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ex-McKivor
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266
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Middlesex DH 905. Very Rare Summer's Halfpenny. The head of a wild man, full face. A WILD MANS HEAD FROM THE LAND OF JESSO TO BE SEEN AT+ Rv. A cypher R.S. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES. In a scallop shell. SUMMER'S MUSEUM NO.24 OLD CAVENDISH STREET OXFORD STREET PAINTINGS BOUGHT SOLD EXCHANGED 1797. Uncirculated. Lovely red and brown patination. Choice. Ex- Dalton--McKivor.
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$950.00
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ex-Bell
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267
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Middlesex DH 907. Extremely Rare Swainson's Halfpenny Bust to left. JSAAC SWAINSON. Rv. A female dropping herbs into a still. HYGEIA PREPARING VELNOS VEGETABLE SYRUP. Uncirculated. Bronzed. Would be FDC but for tiny mark in rev. field. Ex-R.C. Bell Only 18 specimens struck.
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$95.00
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ex-Baldwin
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268
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Middlesex DH 920. William's Halfpenny. A crown on the arms of London. FEAR GOD AND HONOUR THE KING. Rv. Bishop Blaize and woolpak. Uncirculated. Superb red and blue patination. Ex-Baldwin
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$1,000.00
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ex-Wayne
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269
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Middlesex DH 921. Very Rare William's Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. Muled with the Spence die of a fat man sitting at a table ENGLISH SLAVERY. Uncirculated. Lightly toned red and brown, choice. Struck out of collar on an oversized flan so token is dished and a small striking crack at 10 o'clock. The D&H rarity rating RR is questionable for only 3-5 specimens are known.
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$110.00
|
ex-Spink
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270
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Middlesex DH 960. Very Rare National Series Halfpenny. The Royal Arms with the Prince of Wales' motto. LONDON AND MIDDLESEX HALFPENNY. Rv. A triangle supported by two hands. KING LORDS COMMANS. Toned with red luster around the devises. Uncirculated. Choice. Ex-Spink.
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$75.00
|
ex-Rinaldo
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271
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Middlesex DH 977. National Series Halfpenny. Three quarter bust left PRINCESS OF WALES. Rv. The Prince of Wales crest above a portcullis. HALFPENNY 1795. Suberb die work on this uncirculated red and brown token.
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$215.00
|
ex-Davisson
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272
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Middlesex DH 1011. Political and Social Series Halfpenny. Two barristers standing and holding a label inscribed "BILL OF RIGHTS". Another label above inscribed "MAGNA CHARTA". ERSKINE & GIBBS TRIAL BY JURY. Rv. The names of the jurors. Uncirculated. A comman token in an extremely uncomman condition. It is full red and superb. Ex- Davisson. Auction 9, Lot 336.
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$95.00
|
ex-Gladdle
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273
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Middlesex DH 1016a. Political & Social Series Halfpenny. "HONOR" trodden under foot. "THRONE" turned upside down FRA-NCE divided etc. A MAP OF FRANCE. 1794. Rv. MAY GREAT BRITON EVER REMAIN THE REVERSE. Radiated within a wreath of Oak. Uncirculated. Suberb red and blue patination. Another comman piece in uncomman condition. Ex-Gladdle.
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$110.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
274
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Middlesex DH 1018a. Political & Social Series Halfpenny. A helmit bust to right. FOR GENERAL CONVENIENCE. Rv. Shield of Arms. HALFPENNY TOKEN 1795. Superb and choice, uncirculated, PL surfaces. Ex-Bobbe.
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$125.00
|
ex-Spink
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275
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Middlesex DH 1031. Political & Social Series Halfpenny. An anchor and cable and cap of liberty radiated. LIBERTY+PEACE+COMMERCE. Rv. A crown in a radiated circle. Uncirculated. Toned glossy with underlying red luster.Ex- Spink,
| |
$165.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
276
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Middlesex DH 1036. Political & Social Series Halfpenny. Bust front REV'D W. ROMAINE M.A. 1796. Rv. Arms in a double circle. I LIVE BY THE FAITH OF THE SON OF GOD. Uncirculated. Superb red and blue patination. Choice. Ex- Bobbe.
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$275.00
|
ex-Davisson
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277
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Middlesex DH 1037. Political & Social Series Halfpenny. A chained negro kneeling. AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER. Rv. Two hands joined. MAY SLAVERY & OPPRESSION CEASE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. About uncirculated. Choice red and brown patination. Ex-Davisson Auction 9 Lot 342
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$150.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
278
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Middlesex DH 1040. Political & Social Series Halfpenny. Bust left. STANHOPE NOBLE WITHOUT NOBILITY. Rv. The tomb of Hampton. Uncirculated. Choice red and brown patination. Ex-Baldwin.
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$95.00
|
ex-Bannigan
|
279
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Middlesex DH 1041. Political & Social Series Halfpenny. A stag FREEDOM WITH INNOCENCE. Rv. A plough. INDUSTRY SUPPLIETH WANT 1796. Uncirculated. Choice red and brown patination.
| |
$195.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
280
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Middlesex DH 1048. Political & Social Series Halfpenny. A sailor brandishing a cutlass. TOM TACKLE IS RICH. FOR KING AND COUNTRY. Rv. A sailor with a wooden leg and crutches. TOM TACKLE IS POOR MY COUNTRY SERVD. Extremely fine. Struck from defective dies. The nicest I have seen. Ex-Davisson Auction 9 Lot 345.
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$75.00
|
ex-Bannigan
|
281
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Middlesex DH 1053. Denton's Farthing. DENTON DEALER IN COINS HOSPITAL GATE SMITHFIELD. Rv. Two busts. WE THREE BLOCKHEADS 1795. Uncirculated. Toned.
| |
$85.00
|
ex-Baldwin
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282
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Middlesex DH 1056. Denton's Farthing. Obv. As last. Rv. A deformed dwarf. SIR JEFFRY DUNSTAN 1795. Uncirculated. Choice red and brown patination. Concentric circles evident. Ex- Baldwin.
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$150.00
|
ex-Gladdle
|
283
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Middlesex DH 1059. Harrison's Farthing. Harrison * Hair *Dresser * No. 64. Long * Lane West Smithfield. Rv. Two busts. Bleeding and Tooth Drawing 1797. Uncirculated. Brown toning with underlying red luster Attractive Ex-Gladdle
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$150.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
284
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Middlesex DH 1060. Orchard's Farthing. Bust left with hat. ROBERT ORCHARD 1796. Rv. A large cypher R O. Uncirculated. Gem quality red and brown patination. Ex-Bobbe.
| |
$125.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
285
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Middlesex DH 1067a. Pidcock's Farthing. An Elephant. PIDCOCKS EXHIBITION. Rv. A Cockatoo standing on a branch of a tree. EXETER CHANGE STRAND LONDON . Uncirculated. Choice gem. Red and brown. Ex-Bobbe
| |
$35.00
|
ex-Bosco
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286
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Middlesex DH 1069. Pidcock's Farthing. A Lion fondling a dog. Rv. A Beaver THE BEAVER 1801. Extremely fine. Toned Ex-Bosco.
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$110.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
287
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Middlesex DH 1070. Pidcock's Farthing. Obv. As last. Rv. A Monkey THE WANDEROW 1801. Extremely fine. Choice. Ex-Bobbe
| |
$95.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
288
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Middlesex DH 1073. Pidcock's Farthing. The Wanderow. Rv. A Pelican. PIDCOCK EXETER CHANGE LONDON. Extremely fine. Brilliant. Ex-Baldwin.
| |
$75.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
289
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Middlesex DH 1078. Spence's Farthing. Bust left.T.SPENCE A STATE PRISONER IN 1794. Rv. A man riding a bull with an ass's head. AM I NOT THINE ASS. Uncirculated. Toned. Choice Ex-Bobbe.
| |
$75.00
|
ex-Flanagan
|
290
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Middlesex DH 1088. Spence's Farthing.Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden. MAN OVER MAN HE MADE NOT LORD..Rv. A pig trampling on symbols of royalty PIGS MEAT PUBLISHED BY T.SPENCE LONDON. About Uncirculated. Toned, underlying red luster. Ex. Flanagan.
| |
$125.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
291
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Middlesex DH 1089. Spence's Farthing. Obv. As last. Rv. A slave kneeling. AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER. Uncirculated. Rich brown devises, red and blue fields.Attractive. Ex -Eklund -Bobbe.
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$125.00
|
ex-Bell
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292
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Middlesex DH 1091. Spence's Farthing. A cat. IN SOCIETY LIVE FREE LIKE ME. 1795. Rv. A hand holding an open book inscribed PIGS MEAT. IF LORDS ALL MANKIND ARE THEN THEY YE RENTS SHOU'D SHARE. About uncirculated. Toned with traces of red. Nice. Ex- R.C.Bell.
| |
$95.00
|
ex-Bell
|
293
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Middlesex DH 1095a. Scarce Spence Farthing. The faces of a man and demon joined. EVEN FELLOWS. Rv. A padlock MUM 1796. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Nice. Ex-R.C.Bell
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$150.00
|
ex-Bell
|
294
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Middlesex DH 1098. Rare Spence Farthing. Obv. As last. Rv. A man hanging from a gallows. END OF P=T. Uncirculated. Toned. Striking crack. Ex-R.C.Bell. An interesting combination of dies.
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$250.00
|
ex-Bannigan
|
295
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Middlesex DH 1104. Scarce Spence Farthing. A man on all fours. IF THE LAW REQUIRES IT WE WILL WALK THUS. Rv. A slave kneeling. AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER. Uncirculated. Red and brown patination. An elusive piece.
| |
$150.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
296
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Middlesex DH 1105. Spence Farthing. A man hanging on a gibbet and a distant view of a church. END OF PAIN. Rv. MAY THE KNAVE OF JACOBIN CLUBS NEVER GET A TRICK. Uncirculated. Red and brown gem quality. Ex-Bobbe
| |
$225.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
297
|
Middlesex DH 1106a. Rare Spence Farthing. Obv. As last. Rv. An open book inscribed JANY 21,1793. Uncirculated. Red and brown patination. Almost gem quality. Very attractive. Ex-Bobbe.
| |
$175.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
298
|
Middlesex DH 1110. Spence Farthing. Obv. As last. Rv. A pair of breeches on fire. PANDORAS BREECHES. A Snake with a man's head under. Uncirculated. Red and brown patinaiton. Very attractive. Ex- Bobbe.
| |
$250.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
299
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Middlesex DH 1111a. Spence's Farthing. A man hanging from a gallows. END OF P=T. Rv. SUCH IS THE REWARD OF TYRANTS. Uncirculated. Toned with red luster around the devises. Gem quality. Ex- Wayne Anderson.
| |
$250.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
300
|
Middlesex DH 1123a. Rare Spence Farthing. Three men hanging on a gibbet. THE THREE THOMAS'S 1796. Rv. MAY THE 3 KNAVES OF JACOBIN CLUBS NEVER GET A TRICK. Uncirculated. Toned with underlying red luster. Gem quality. Ex-Bobbe.
| |
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$75.00
|
ex-Brown
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301
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Monmouth Halfpenny. A cask. JAMES POWELL 1795, IMPORTER Rv. J. POWELL WINE & BRANDY MERCHANT MONMOUTH. Extremely fine, toned reddish brown.
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$750.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
302
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Norfolk DH 1. Scarce Wroxham Penny. A spade and pickaxe across a wheelbarrow. MARLE PIT TOKEN TO PAY WORKMEN AND PROMOTE AGRICULTURE. Rv. 3 PENCE PAYABLE AT WROXHAM D. COLLYER PROPRIETOR 1797. Uncirculated. Mostly red. Beautiful token. Probably a contender for finest known. Ex-Davisson Auction 9 Lot 357
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$175.00
|
ex-Gladdle
|
303
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Norfolk DH 3. Norwich Halfpenny. A soldier carrying arms in front of a group of tents. Norwich Castle and Cathedral in the distance. NORWICH LOYAL MILITARY ASSOCIATION 1797 Rv. The arms of Norwich and military ensigns PATRLAE ET TVTAMEN. Uncirculated. Toned. Struck on a thick planchet.
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$225.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
304
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Norfolk DH 6. Blofield Halfpenny. A group of weapons and musical instruments. BLOFIELD CAVALRY. Rv. A mounted dragoon LOYAL NORFOLK YEOMANRY. Uncirculated. Rich brown with underlying red tones. Very attractive. Almost gem. Ex-Bobbe.
| |
$150.00
|
ex-Stadt
|
305
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Norfolk DH 19. Norwich Halfpenny. A key suspended from an open archway. 1794. PAYABLE AT BULLENS AND MARTINS. Rv. A plough and shuttle.SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH AND SHUTTLE. Uncirculated. Lovely red and blue toning. Ex. Stadt.
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$125.00
|
ex-Spink
|
306
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Norfolk DH20b.Norwich Halfpenny.A stocking, glove and a knifeand foirk crossed. R.CAMPEN HABERDASHER GOAT LANE NORWICH. Rv.A female seated between an anchor and a globe. A lion at her feet. HALFPENNY 1793. Uncirculated. Mostly red. Attractive. Ex-Spink
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$95.00
|
ex-Dolphin
|
307
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Norfolk DH 22b. Norwich Halfpenny. A muff and tippet. PAYABLE AT J.CLARK'S MARKETPLACE NORWICH. Rv. An umbrella, stocking, hat and glove. No.2 GENTLEMENS WALK 1794. Uncirculated. Brown toning with red around the devises. Attractive. Ex -Dolphin.
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$150.00
|
ex-Brown
|
308
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Norfolk DH 28. Norwich Halfpenny. Shield of Arms of the city of Norwich, upon a sword and mace SUCCESS TO THE CITY OF NORWICH. Rv. A shopfront. NORWICH HALFPENNY 1792. Uncirculated. Maybe bronzed FDC. Very attractive. Ex-Robbie Brown.
| |
$165.00
|
ex-Cgall
|
309
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Norfolk DH 31. Norwich Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. An eagle with wings expanded. NORWICH HALFPENNY. Uncirculated. Mostly red with cartwheel luster. Attractive.
| |
$175.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
310
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Norfolk DH 45. Norwich Halfpenny. Shield of Arms of the city of Norwich 1792. Rv. A man working in a loom. Uncirculated. Almost full red. Very reflective surfaces. Ex- Bobbe.
| |
$325.00
|
ex-Spink
|
311
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Norfolk DH 53a. Yarmouth Rare Halfpenny. A female holding a scroll inscribed BOULTER'S EXHIBITION of NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL CURIOSITIES. Rv. Three figures represen-ting Asia, Africa and America presenting curiosities to Brittania who is recording them in a book. Uncirculated. Underlying red and blue luster beneath the brown toning. Probably rarer than D&H indicates. Ex- Spink.
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$150.00
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ex-Gladdle
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312
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Norfolk DH 54. Yarmouth Halfpenny. Obv. Similar to last. Rv. Same as last with a legend added UNQUAQUE COLLIGATUR. Uncirculated. Toned brown with much red on the reverse. Attractive. Ex- Gladdle.
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$650.00
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ex-Noble
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313
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Northumberland DH 1. Very Rare Newcastle Penny size token. Justice supporting a shield on which are an anchor and a key. A ship in the distance. JUSTICE RESTING ON THE EMBLEMS OF SECURITY. Rv. MATHER IRONMONGER DEALER IN HARDWARE STOVEGRATES &c. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE in a circle. Uncirculated. Lovely tone of brown with underlying mult-color luster showing through. Only two gross struck, many in WM, this being copper and far superior to the Anderson piece. Ex-Noble Lot 746.
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$395.00
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ex-Noble
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314
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Northumberland DH 7. Scarce Newcastle Halfpenny. A sailor. J.SPENCE SLOPSELLER NEWCASTLE . Rv. A cat MY FREEDOM I AMONG SLAVES ENJOY. . Uncirculated. Toned obverse with underlying red and blue luster. The reverse almost full red. Ex-Noble. Understated rarity in D&H. Spence likened himself to a cat, pleased when stroked downward, resistent when stroked against the grain. Ex-Noble
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$175.00
|
ex-Flanagan
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315
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Northumberland DH 8. Scarce Newcastle Halfpenny , obverse as last. Rv. Three citizens armed. WHO KNOW THEIR RIGHTS AND KNOWING DARE MAINTAIN. Uncirculated. Brown and red. Ex-Myles Gerson , Flanagan. Spence suggests that the citizens know their rights and to uphold them.
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$150.00
|
ex-Flanagan
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316
|
Northumberland DH 9. Newcastle Halfpenny. Obverse as last.. Rv. Heart and hand between two laurel branches. HONOUR. Uncirculated. Even brown tone. Ex-Flanagan. The hand of honour belonging to Fox who devoted his heart and hand to it.
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$150.00
|
ex-Flanagan
|
317
|
Northumberland DH 12. Scarce Newcastle Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A man and an asses head conjoined. ODD FELLOWS A MILLION HOGG 1795 A GUINEA PIG. Uncirculated. Brown patina. Ex-Flanagan. The head of George III satiricaly joined to the head of an ass, the patient British public.
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$225.00
|
ex-Davisson
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318
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Northumberland DH 14. Scarce Newcastle Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. Three men dancing round a tree. AFTER THE REVOLUTION. The British public rejoicing at the conclusion of the French revolution. Choice Uncirculated. Red and brown patina. Ex-Davisson.
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$225.00
|
ex-Wayne
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319
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Northumberland DH 15. Rare Newcastle Halfpenny. Obv. As last. Rv. A shepard lying under a tree. 1790. Uncirculated and heavily bronzed. This was one of Spence's favorite dies, the idylic life of the countryside contrasting with existance in the industrial towns. Ex-Myles Gerson- Wayne Anderson.
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$350.00
|
ex-Baldwin
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320
|
Northumberland DH 21. Scarce Newcastle Halfpeny. A man in a barge sailing. COALY X TYNE. 1795. Rv. An armed Highlander. Choice uncirculated red and brown patina. Ex-Baldwin.
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$450.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
321
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Northumberland DH 22. Very Rare Proof Halfpenny. Obverse as last. Rv. A shepard lying under a tree as DH 15. Choice uncirculated heavily bronzed proof FDC. Ex-Potpourri and Wayne Anderson.
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$1,500.00
|
ex-Noble
|
322
|
Northumberland DH 24. Extremely Rare Silver Newcastle Halfpenny. View of a building. NEWCASTLE 1800. Rv. A jockey holding a horse. Engraved in a semi-circle, HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND. Officially pierced to wear (as most). One of the most popular sports in England was racing which was principally the domain of the aristocracy and to a lesser extent, the general public. Extremely fine. Attractivly toned. Ex-Noble. Lot 756
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$375.00
|
ex-Wayne
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323
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Northumberland DH 25. Scarce North Shields Halfpenny. A cart unloading into a ship , moored alongside a quay. MAY NORTH SHIELDS FLOURISH. Rv. A cypher I P R in a monogram. 1795 within a wreath. Uncirculated. Choice brown devises on red and blue fields. Gem quality. Ex-Wayne Anderson.
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$250.00
|
ex-Gladdle
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324
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Oxfordshire DH 1. Banbury Halfpenny. A three-quarter face bust. WM. RUSHER HATTER BOOKSELR & STATIONER BANBURY. Rv. The Sun. DEUS EST NOBIS SOL ET SCUTUM. It took five years to locate a token of choice enough quality, being the only example, to represent the county of Oxfordshire. Uncirculated red and brown. Gem.
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$650.00
|
ex-Noble
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325
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Shropshire DH 1a.. Very Rare Boscobel Halfpenny. Laureated bust to right. CHARLES THE SECOND OF ENGLAND 1650 . Rv. An oak tree. BOSCOBEL HALFPENNY.Choice. Uncirculated. Red and brown patina. Ex-Noble sale. Lot 777. King Charles concealed himself in the Royal Oak in 1651 to evade capture by Cromwell's troopers. Ex-Noble sale. Lot 777
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$150.00
|
ex-Bobbe
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326
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Shropshire DH 14. Coalbrookdale Halfpenny. View of a bridge with a vessel sailing under. ERECTED ANNO 1779 SPAN 100 FEET. Rv. A man working a machine. INCLINED PLANE AT KETLEY 1789. Choice. Uncirculated brilliant mostly red.Ex-Bobbe. The inclined plane at Ketley enabled a laden boat passing down to pull up an empty one to take its place. The plane achieved a lift of sixty-six feet.
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$225.00
|
ex-Bobbe
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327
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Somersetshire DH 4. Scarce Bath Penny. View of a cathedral. ABBEY CHURCH BATH. Rv. View of a public building. GUILDHALL BATH. Uncirculated. Choice toned even rich brown. Ex- Bobbe.
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$225.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
328
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Somersetshire DH 5. Scarce Bath Penny. View of entrance to the BOTANIC GARDEN. HE SPAKE OF TREES FROM THE CEDAR TREE THAT IS IN LEBANON. Rv. Shrubs and a large tree. EVEN UNTO THE HYSSOP THAT SPRINGETH OUT OF THE WALL. Uncirculated. Choice red and brown glossy thick planchet. Ex-Bobbe.
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$250.00
|
ex-Gladdle
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329
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Somersetshire DH 24. Rare County Halfpenny. A military trophy,&c. SOMERSET YEOMANRY CAVALRY 1796. Rv. Three horsemen. THEIR TOKEN. Choice. Uncirculated. Toned a rich brown. Ex-Gladdle. The cavalry yoemen supplied their own horses and uniforms, the government being responsible only for their arms. Only a few pounds were struck.
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$110.00
|
ex-Seese
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330
|
Somersetshire DH 34. Bath Halfpenny. The arms, supporters of the city of Bath. W.GYE PRINTER AND STATIONER BATH 1794. Rv. A female instructing a boy with a key to unlock the prison doors. GO FORTH REMEMBER THE DEBTORS IN ILCHESTER GOAL. Choice Uncirculated. Bronzed. Attractive. William Gye was an agent to the Ilchester Debtors and visited the gaol weekly. When giving change, Gye would call attention to a container on his counter to receive donations for the prisoners.
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$125.00
|
ex-Gladdle
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331
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Somersetshire DH 36a. Scarce Bath Halfpenny. Bust to left. JOHN HOWARD F.R.S. HALFPENNY. Rv. Similar to last but the inscription reads REMEMBER THE DEBTORS IN GOAL Uncirculated choice mostly red patination. Ex-Gladdle
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$110.00
|
ex-Seese
|
332
|
Somerset DH 40. Bath Halfpenny. Bust left with bow and quiver. BLADUD FOUNDER OF BATH. SUCCESS TO THE BATH WATERS. Rv. A public building. WEST FRONT OF NEW PUMP ROOM BATH. HEATH IRONMONGER 1795. Uncirculated choice mostly red and very attractive. The new pumproom was unfinished when this token was struck in 1795 being completed in 1797.
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$250.00
|
ex-Flanagan
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333
|
Somersetshire DH 43. Rare Bath Halfpenny. Obverse as last. Rv. Ancient walls and a tower. AND SURROUNDED IT WITH WALLS & TOWERS. Uncirculated. Choice mostly red with some blue fields. Very attractive. Ex-Flanagan.
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$95.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
334
|
Somersetshire DH 50c. Bath Halfpenny. A camel radiated. TEAS COFFEES SPICES & SUGARS. Rv. View of the "INDIA HOUSE" 1794. M.LAMBE & SON TEA DEALERS & GROCERS BATH. Uncirculated. Toned brown with a trace of red. Ex-Bobbe. The camel probably refers to the spices sold.
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$200.00
|
ex-Dolphin
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335
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Somerset DH 73. Bath Halfpenny. View of a church FREE CHURCH. Rv.The arms and supporters of Bath &c in a sunk oval. BATH CITY TOKEN. Uncirculated red devises on blue fields. Thick planchet. Gem quality. Ex-Dolphin. The free church was built for the accomodation of the poor, by voluntary subscription.
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$150.00
|
ex-Cliff
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336
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Somerset DH 77. Scarce Bath Halfpenny. View of a chapel ST. MARY'S CHAPEL. Rv. Same as last. Uncirculated bronzed proof FDC.on thick planchet. A large rim cud between 8-11 o'clock caused the die to be discarded early. Ex-Fellage.
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$250.00
|
ex-Baldwin
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337
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Somersetshire DH 84. Very Rare Bath Halfpenny. Military trophy PRO REGE ET PATRIA ** BATH ASSOCIATION 1798. Rv. Same as last. Uncirculated bronzed proof FDC on thick planchet. Ex-Baldwin. This piece commemorates the Bath Association , an infantry created to resist a French invasion.
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$175.00
|
ex-Gladdle
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338
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Somersetshire DH 87. Bridgewater Halfpenny. Part of a castle and a bridge. B.WATER HALFPENNY. FOR CHANGE NOT FRAUD. Rv. A dragoon mounted. PRO REGE ET PATRIA . Uncirculated. Choice and lustrous. Ex-Gladdle.
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$225.00
|
ex-Bobbe
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339
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Somersetshire DH 92. Rare Bristol Halfpenny. The arms of Bristol. PROSPERITY TO THE CITY OF BRISTOL. Rv. An antique shield inscribed PRO ARIS ET FOCIS. And BRISTOL VOLUNTEER TOKEN. 1798. Uncirculated. Even rich brown patination. Attractive. Ex-Bobbe. A.W. Waters in his Notes on 18th Century Tokens, states that this piece was a mule and struck in a very small number.
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$65.00
|
ex-Flanagan
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340
|
Somersetshire DH 103. Bristol Halfpenny. Two men talking. I WANT TO BUY SOME CHEAP BARGAINS, THEN GO TO NIBLOCK'S IN BRIDGE STREET . Rv. View of a bridge.BRISTOL TOKEN 1795. Toned very fine. A dig in the field of the obverse. Ex-Flanagan.
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$85.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
341
|
Somerset DH 115. Bath Farthing. A crowned bust left with bow and quiver. BLADUD FOUNDED BATH. Rv. Bladud driving his swine. THROUGH HIS SWINE 1794. Uncirculated Choice almost full red. Ex-Davisson. There is a statue in Bath to the celebrated Bladud, 8th king of the Britons who founded the baths in 863 B.C.
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$750.00
|
ex-Wayne
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342
|
Staffordshire DH 2. Very Rare Litchfield Penny. Bust left. RICHARD GREENE COLLECTOR OF THE LITCHFIELD MUSEUM DIED JUNE 4, 1793 AGE 77. Rv. An antique door and porch. WEST PORCH OF LITCHFIELD CATHEDRAL 1800. Uncirculated. Beautifully toned proof-like glossy surfaces with traces of red in the devises on a very thick planchet. Only 72 pieces struck. Ex-Wayne Anderson. Richard Greene was an apothecary and surgeon and as an avocation was an antiquarian and numismatist and founder of a museum in Litchfield which he took 45 years to form.
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$900.00
|
ex-Noble
|
343
|
Staffordshire DH 9. Very Rare Tamworth Penny. View of a castle. TAMWORTH CASTLE EAST VIEW 1799. Rv. View of a building . TOWN HALL REBUILT BY THOMAS GUY 1701. Uncirculated. Almost full red and very choice on a very thick planchet. A marvelous network of spidery die cracks grace the reverse and the workmanship on the edge is unique and superbly done for additional interest. Ex-Noble sale Lot 843. This piece is one of the finest known of the 48 struck. Thomas Gye made a considerable sum of money as an investor which he used to build the Thomas Guy's hospital in London. He died in 1725 at the age of 80 shortly before his hospital was opened.
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$250.00
|
ex-Spink
|
344
|
Staffordshire DH 13a. Very Rare Leek Halfpenny. A caduceus supported by a bale of goods. LEEK COMMERCIAL HALFPENNY 1793. Rv. Two hands united and an olive branch. ARTE FAVENTE NIL DESPERENTUM. Uncirculated. Choice red and brown on an oversize planchet. This piece may not be quite as rare as "RR".Ex-Spink
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$200.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
345
|
Staffordshire DH 18. Litchfield Halfpenny. DR. SAMUEL JOHNSON. Rv. A laurel wreath. LITCHFIELD TOKEN MDCCXCVI. Uncirculated Brilliant red and blue mirror surfaces. The reverse design of the laurel wreath is probably intended to be a tribute to his literary eminence as the author of his famous dictionary. Ex-Bobbe.
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$250.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
346
|
Staffordshire DH 23. Rare Tamworth Halfpenny. A view of Tamworth castle and church. CHURCH AND CASTLE. Rv. An ornamental cypher. F.B. DEUS NOBIS FIDUCIA . HALFPENNY TOKEN MDCCXCIX. Uncirculated. Choice. Toned a silvery grey brown with traces of red and blue. Only 72 struck. The church contained some fine zig-zag arches and curious monuments.
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$195.00
|
ex-Spink
|
347
|
Staffordshire DH 26. Rare Wolverhamton Halfpenny. A barrel and two bunches of grapes. Rv. WINES AND SPIRITS WHOLESALE and RETAIL by T.BEVAN WOLVERHAMTON Only a choice fine. Ex-Spink.
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$225.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
348
|
Staffordshire DH 28. Rare Litchfield Farthing. Shield of arms of the city of Litchfield. Rv. PAYABLE ON WHIT-MONDAY AT THE GREENHILL BANK Uncirculated. Choice toned with traces of red. Ex-Bobbe. The Arms of Litchfield are derived from the legend of the massacre of Christian martyrs, by pagans. The name Litchfield meaning 'the field of dead bodies'.
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$95.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
349
|
Suffolk DH 4. Bury Penny size token. Bust left in cocked hat. CHARLES MARQUIS CORNWALLIS. Rv. Figure of Fame standing between implements of war. HIS FAME RESOUNDS FROM EAST TO WEST. Uncirculated. Toned an even rich brown. Ex-Davisson.
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$295.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
350
|
Suffolk DH 10. Rare Ipswitch Penny size token. Bust to left in a cap. CARDINAL WOLSEY BORN AT IPSWITCH 1471. Rv. An ancient gateway. JAS CONDER IPSWITCH 1795 . Uncirculated. Choice lusterous, with good deal of red. Ex- Davisson. Conder was a linen draper and collector of tokens which formed the basis for his work 'An Arrangement of Provencial Coins, Tokens and Medelets etc., published in 1798. A must for every collection.
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$295.00
|
ex-Bullowa
|
351
|
Same as and equal to last.
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$395.00
|
ex-Spink
|
352
|
Suffolk DH 11. Rare Ipswitch Penny size token. Obverse as last. Rv. PAYABLE AT CONDER'S DRAPERY WAREHOUSE IPSWITCH 1796. Uncirculated. Choice with much red luster and blue fields. The famous bisecting diebreak very apparent. Ex- Spink.
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$175.00
|
ex-Spink
|
353
|
Suffolk DH 15. Woodbridge Penny token. Front face bust. THO: SEKFORD ESQ. FOUNDED WOODBRIDGE ALMSHOUSES 1587. Rv. Shield of arms ORATIONS ET ELEEMOS ASCENDUNT IN MEMORIUM CORAM DEO. AT WHOSE EXPENCE COUNTY MAPS WERE FIRST ENGRAVED 1574. Uncirculated. Choice. Full red. Gorgeous token. Ex- Spink
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$65.00
|
ex-Saslow
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354
|
Suffolk DH 16. Beccles halfpenny. South porch of church. B'ECCLESIAE. Rv. View of bridge. COMMUNICATE AUCTA 1795. Uncirculated. Toned with traces of red.
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$1,750.00
|
ex-Noble
|
355
|
Suffolk DH 20. Very rare Bungay halfpenny. Bust right. T.MILLER BOOKSELLER BUNGAY. Rv. Books and MMS above them a beehive radiated. INDUSTRY ENTERPRISE STABILITY CONTENT 1795. Uncirculated. Choice rich even brown tone on glossy planchet. Ex-Dalton, Longman, Jan, Noble. Lot 66.Thomas Miller was a grocer and bookseller and was a clever although eccentric individual with many interests.
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$150.00
|
ex-Seese
|
356
|
Suffolk DH 21a. Bungay halfpenny. A hand holding a scroll. We promise to pay BEARER ON DEMAND ONE HALFPENNY. BUNGAY 1795. Rv. A figure of justice standing on a pedestal holding a sword. FOR THE USE OF TRADE. Uncirculated. Very choice, mostly red.
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$65.00
|
ex-King
|
357
|
Suffolk DH 28. Bury halfpenny. Shield of arms of Bury St. Edmunds Rv. A tea kettle and a Bath stove. SUCCESS TO TRADE. About uncirculated. Red and brown patination.
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$65.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
358
|
Suffolk DH 30. Bury halfpenny. An arm and hand holding a hammer. GOING A GOING 1795. Rv. A figure of Fame. PAYABLE AT CHARLES GUESTS. AUCTIONEER BURY. Uncirculated. Toned brown with red surrounding the devises.
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$110.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
359
|
Suffolk DH 32b. Haverhill halfpenny. A man weaving in a loom. HAVERHILL MANUFACTORY. Rv. A shuttle and plow. SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH AND SHUTTLE. Uncirculated. Choice glossy red and brown. Ex. Bobbe.
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$65.00
|
ex-King
|
360
|
Suffolk DH 33. Hoxne halfpenny. A dismounted yeoman leaning against his horse. PRO ARIS ET FOCIS . Rv. A castle within a garter. 1795. HOXNE & HARTSMERE SUFFOLK LOYAL YEOMANRY CAVAL. Extremely fine. Brown and red with hints of blue. Ex-King
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$150.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
361
|
Suffolk DH 34. Ipswitch halfpenny. Arms, supporters and crest of town of Ipswitch. Rv. A man ploughing and a ship sailing. GOD PRESERVE THE PLOUGH AND SAIL. Uncirculated. Choice. Mostly red. Ex-Bobbe.
| |
$225.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
362
|
Suffolk DH 35. Ipswitch halfpenny. An ancient market cross IPSWITCH CROSS 1794. Rv. PAYABLE AT CONDER'S DRAPERY WAREHOUSE IPSWITCH. Uncirculated. Mostly red lusterous token. Ex-Bobbe.
| |
$95.00
|
ex-King
|
363
|
Suffolk DH 37. Lowestoft halfpenny. Bathing machines and ships at sea. LOWESTOFT TOKEN SEA BATH 1795. Rv. Men in a boat fishing and ships at sea. SUCCESS TO THE FISHERIES. Extemely fine. Red and brown. Ex- King.
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$1,350.00
|
ex-Spink
|
364
|
Surrey DH 2. Very Rare Lambeth Penny. A man standing, smoking a pipe and holding a mug, and a keg. AUGT.24-96 SR GEORGE COOK MAYOR OF GARRET ELEC'T . Rv. SR. GEORGE COOK FRUITERER GREENGROCER & OYSTER MERCHANT STANGATE LAMBETH . With a bunch of turnips at top, a cabbage at bottom and a bunch of radishes on either side. Uncirculated. Choice brown with red surrounding the devises. This is a halfpenny struck on a thick heavy, penny size flan. Ex-Spink.
| |
$1,000.00
|
ex-Noble
|
365
|
Surrey DH 5 bis. Extremely Rare Bermondsey Halfpenny. T.KEYS BERMONDSEY SPA GARDEN 1796. Rv. Two clarionets and a french horn with a heart in the center. 1789. Extremely Fine, brown patina. Obverse die crack through date. Ex-Noble Sale Lot 886. Unpublished in D&H.
| |
$110.00
|
ex-Stadt
|
366
|
Surrey DH 7. Croyden Halfpenny A cypher D.G.HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT GARROWAYS CROYDEN Rv. A teapot. THE BEST TEAS IN CROYDEN. 1797. Uncirculated. Brown patina, red in the devises. The usual die rust apparent. Ex-Stadt.
| |
$95.00
|
ex-Flanagan
|
367
|
Surrey DH 9. Guildford Halfpenny. The arms of Guildford. GUILDFORD HALFPENNY. Rv. A figure of Bishop Blaize and a wool pak. SUCCESS TO THE WOOLEN MANUFACTORY. Extremely fine. Brown patina. Struck on large flan. Ex-Flanagan.
| |
$350.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
368
|
Surrey DH 11. Scarce Lambeth Halfpenny. A man smoking, holding a mug and keg as DH 2. Rv. Same as DH 2. Uncirculated. Brown patina with a good amount of red luster. Choice. Ex-Longman-Davisson. George Cook contested the election when Sir Harry Dimsdale , a muffin seller, successfully ousted Sir Jeffrey Dunstan. Cook's supporters alleged that Dimsdale's election was invalid through 'bribery and corruption' and that Cook was the rightful Mayor.
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$375.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
369
|
Surrey DH 13. Rare Lambeth Halfpenny. Obverse as last. Rv. A muling of the Spence design of a man seated gnawing a bone. FRENCH LIBERTY. Choice. Uncirculated. Brown patina with red luster in the devises. Ex-Bobbe.
| |
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$325.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
370
|
Sussex DH 1. Rare Battle Halfpenny. Remains of an ancient abbey behind trees. HALFPENNY 1796. Rv. BATTLE PROMISSORY HALFPENNY PAYABLE IN SUSSEX. Uncirculated. Mostly red PL glossy surfaces. Superb. The Battle Abbey was a sanctuary and was founded in 1067 by William the Conqueror.
| |
$195.00
|
ex-Seese
|
371
|
Sussex DH 6. Brighton Halfpenny. An officer, holding a sword ,and behind a distant view of a camp. BRIGHTON. Rv. View of Bastille and a mounted officer instructing gunners to fire. Two cannonballs in the air and several on ground. HALFPENNY. Uncirculated. Almost full red with hints of blue. PL surfaces. Very attractive. Ex-Seese. Spence described the reverse as an attack on the Bastille but the troops are British and the building unlike the French prison destroyed by the Paris mob July 14, 1789.
| |
$195.00
|
ex-Brown
|
372
|
Sussex DH 9. Scarce Brighton Halfpenny. Obverse, view of Bastille as reverse of DH 6 Rv.Ships at sea and trophies of war. Uncirculated. Toned with traces of red luster. Ex-Robbie Brown.
| |
$210.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
373
|
Sussex DH 17a. Chichester Halfpenny. QUEEN ELIZABETH with crown and sceptre. Rv. Brittania seated. RULE BRITTANIA 1795. Uncirculated. Attractive red and blue patination. Ex-Wayne Anderson.
| |
$65.00
|
ex-Stadt
|
374
|
Sussex DH 24. Hastings Halfpenny. A sloop sailing. SUCCESS AND SAFETY ATTEND THE ENDEAVOUR. Rv. Shield of arms. HASTINGS HALFPENNY 1794. Extremely fine. Toned rich even brown.
| |
$250.00
|
ex-Seese
|
375
|
Sussex DH 31. Very Rare Horsham Halfpenny. An anchor and cable. M.PINTOSH HORSHAM 1791. Rv. View of a church in ruins. Uncirculated. Very choice red and blue patina. A 'beautiful mule'?
| |
$650.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
376
|
Sussex DH 36. Very Rare Rye Halfpenny. Two sugar loaves and a chest inscribed FINE TEAS, and a pair of scales. G.BENNETT RYE SUSSEX 1796. Rv. A cypher GB, FOR THE USE OF TRADE. Uncirculated. Brilliant PL surfaces. Red and blue patination. Superb!! G. Bennett was a grocer. Only 30 impressions were made before the die broke.
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$275.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
377
|
Warwickshire DH 1. Rare Birmingham Half Crown. A female giving alms to an old man and a boy, a child by her side. Rv. A Cypher, B W H 1788 TWO SHILLINGS AND SIX PENCE. Uncirculated. Choice. Rich milk-chocalate brown fields with darker brown devises make this very effective. Only 72 pieces struck, is rated comman in D&H but R.C. Bell rates it rare. Ex-Davisson Auction 5, Lot 398.
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$1,475.00
|
ex-Noble
|
378
|
Warwickshire DH 8. Extremely Rare Greatheads Penny. Three men in a cart under a gallows. WRONG HEADS RIGHT HEADS GREAT HEADS MEETING AT WARWICK MAY 31, 1797. Rv. AS IF FROM TEMPLE BAR SOME HEAD WAS CUT AND ON REBELLING TRUNK THE FACE WAS PUT. Almost uncirculated. Struck in white metal on a thick heavy flan with considerable brilliance. Ex-Noble Sale Lot 924. The inscription on the reverse refers to the heads of traitors being exhibited above the city bar.
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$1,650.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
379
|
Warwickshire DH 11. Very Rare Loggerheads Penny. A cart under a gallows, three men hanging, THE END OF THREE LOGGERHEADS. Rv. AS IF FROM NEWGATE CELLS THREE FELONS LED, AND ON THE NEW DROP TY'D TILL DEAD, DEAD, DEAD. Uncirculated. Choice rich brown and blue tones on PL glossy surfaces. Ex-Hamer-Baldwin.
| |
$150.00
|
ex-Bosco
|
380
|
Warwickshire DH 12. Johnson Penny. Bust left. THOMAS JOHNSON. Rv. BELLA HORRIDA BELLA in a circle of leaves. SCIENCE AND INTREPIITY. Uncirculated. Choice red and brown patina Ex-Bosco. Johnson, the boxer, beat Perrins and became the darling of the sporting set but his life was down-hill after that with drinking and gambling.
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$2,750.00
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ex-Spink
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381
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Warwickshire DH 19. Very Rare Birmingham Penny. DIVA BRITANNIAE. FAUTRIX ARTIUM. Rv. THE WORK OF JOHN GREGORY HANCOCK AGED 9 YEARS. PENNY TOKEN FOR EXCHANGE. Uncirculated and VERY CHOICE. Beautifully toned with red luster surrounding the devises with hints of blue. Struck on a thick heavy planchet. Wire rim. Undoubtedly a contender for CC1. Extremely Choice. Ex-Spink.
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$125.00
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ex-Wayne
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382
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Warwickshire DH 20. Kempson Penny. A lion sleeping in a cave. NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET. Rv. A cypher J K in a wreath. PROMISSARY PENNY TOKEN. Uncirculated. Nice chocolate brown with red around the devises. Ex-Wayne Anderson.
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$950.00
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ex-Davisson
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383
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Warwickshire DH 24. Rare Birmingham Penny. Bust left. THE WORK OF JOHN GREGORY HANCOCK AGED 9 YEARS. + FROM A MODEL BY I.G. HANCOCK SEN. Rv. TO ENCOURAGE A RARE INSTANCE OF GENIUS. THIS COIN WAS STRUCK FOR T.WELCH BIRMINGHAM 1800. Uncirculated. Choice. Strong strike on a thick heavy planchet. Rich brown patina with hints of blue in the protected areas. Ex-Davisson. R.C.Bell quote "This is an extraordinarily interesting piece as an example of craftsmanship of a gifted boy of 9 and as preserving the portrait of the leading collector of tokens of the period."
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$95.00
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ex-Bobbe
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384
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Warwickshire DH 25. Birmingham Penny. An oblisk partly overgrown with ivy. CRESCIT IN IMMENSVM. Rv. A bouquet. 1796. PROMISSARY PENNY TOKEN. Thomas Wyon's private token. Uncirculated. Toned.
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McK
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$600.00
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ex-Spink
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385
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Warwickshire DH 27b. Very Rare Birmingham Penny. A mounted yeoman at speed with sword raised. WARWICKSHIRE YEOMANRY. HANCOCK. Rv. PROMISSORY PENNY TOKEN ISSUED BY THOMAS WELCH SECOND TROOP 1799. Uncirculated. Glossy toned flan with traces of red luster around the devises. Wire rim. Two dozen struck with plain edge. Thomas Welch was a volunteer in the Warwickshire Yeomany Cavalry, formed to resist the threat of a possible French invasion.
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$1,095.00
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ex-Davisson
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386
|
Warwickshire DH 29. Very Rare Birmingham Penny. Presentation of colors to troops. COLOURS PRESENTED TO THE BIRM. ASSOCIATIONS 4 JUNE 1798. Rv. A long row of gallows with hanged men. END OF BUNEPART AND THE FRENCH ARMY. Uncirculated. Toned with traces of red luster around th obverse and reverse edges. Ex-Davisson. This piece suggests the fate awaiting Napoleon and his troops should he attempt to invade England.
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$195.00
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ex-McKivor
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387
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Warwickshire DH 30. Struck in brass. Birmingham Penny. Bust right with hat on. THE BIRMINGHAM POET. Rv. BRITONS BEHOLD THE BARD OF FREEDOM PLAIN & BOLD WHO SINGS AS DRUIDS SUNG OF OLD. Choice.Uncirculated. Nicely patinated gold tone. Ex-McKivor
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$125.00
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ex-Bobbe
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388
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Warwickshire DH 30. Struck in copper. Same as last. Uncirculated. Choice. Rich reddish-brown tone. Ex-Bobbe . John Freeth, a tavern owner, entertained his customers by singing and reciting poems somewhat in the Calypso style.
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$295.00
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ex-Dolphin
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389
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Warwickshire DH 31. Scarce Birmingham Penny Token. A man behind a counter holding scales. PENNY TOKEN 1798 Rv. BN.JACOB AUCTIONEER IRONMONGER &c WELCH CROSS BIRMINGHAM . A hand holding an auctioneer's hammer. Uncirculated. Toned rich brown. Attractive. Ex-Dolphin. Only 108 struck.
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$450.00
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ex-Format
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390
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Warwickshire DH 32. Scarce Birmingham Penny. Bust right JOSEPHUS PRIESTLY Rv. An apparatus for experiments. On the left is a chimny emitting smoke. Uncirculated. Nicely toned reddish-brown on a glossy planchet. Joseph Priestly was well known for his experiments with electricity and oxygen. In 1794, he came to America and settled in Northumberland, Pa.but never became a U.S. citizen. Although both DH 32 and DH 33 are both rated "Scarce' in D&H , DH 32 is, by far, the rarest of the two and probably should be considered a RR for rarity. Ex-Format
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$450.00
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ex-Bosco
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391
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Warwickshire DH 33. Scarce Birmingham Penny. The description of both the obverse and reverse is the same as for DH 32 except on the obverse, the smoke is emitting from a chimney on the right side. Uncirculated. Nicely toned a red-brown on a glossy flan. Ex- R.C. Bell -Bosco.
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$350.00
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ex-Bobbe
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392
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Warwickshire DH 34. Scarce Birmingham Token. The repulsive monster Sedition flying, with four imps suckling at her six breasts. OUR FOOD IS SEDITION. Rv. A snake in the grass , a radiation above. NOURISHED TO TORMENT. Uncirculated. Choice. Toned glossy copper flan. Ex-Bobbe. This token commemerates the beginning of the Birmingham riots which expressed public opinion which eventually forced the government to declare war against France.
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$500.00
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ex-Bobbe
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393
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Warwickshire DH 38a. Rare Coventry Penny. A distant view of the cathedral. ST. MICHAELS CHURCH. Rv. View of interior. THE CHANCEL. Uncirculated. Choice toned a rich brown. The reverse, in high relief imparts a wonderful three-dimentional effect. Ex-Bobbe. The spire of the church is more than 300 feet high,and with flying butresses was considered one of most splendid works of architecture in Europe. Sir Christofer Wren regarded it as a masterpiece.
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$7,500.00
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ex-Noble
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394
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Warwickshire DH 42. EXTREMELY RARE Coventry Token.Front face bust (Dr. Holland) PHILEMON HOLLAND M.D. Died 1636 AGED 85. Rv. View of interior of school. Three boys playing marbles in the aisle and an usher apparently asking them to desist. 1801. Uncirculated. Very choice example of one of the most desired pieces of this series. Much superior to the Wayne Anderson example when compared side by side. Only 6 pieces struck. Ex-Noble Sale where it brought $6897 in US dollars.
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$950.00
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ex-Bell
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395
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Warwickshire DH 44. Very Rare Coventry Token. Obverse same as last. Rv. An open book inscribed,"With one sole Pen, I write this Book Made of a grey Goose Quill. A pen it was when I it took A pen I leave it still". 1801. Uncirculated. Choice Evenly toned a nice milk-chocolate brown. Ex-R.C B.
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$150.00
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ex-Bobbe
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396
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Warwickshire DH 45. County Halfpenny. Bust of Shakespeare. WARWICKSHIRE. Rv. A female, seated, supporting a cornucopia, part of a ship in the distance. HALFPENNY 1791, Uncirculated. Choice. Mostly red with cartwheel luster. Ex-Bobbe.
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$95.00
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ex-Baldwin
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397
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Warwickshire DH 50. Birmingham Halfpenny. A figure of a naked boy standing by an augur. BIRMINGHAM HALFPENNY 1793. Rv. Shield bearing four hedgehogs, crest a hedgehog. INDUSTRY HAS IT'S SURE REWARDS .Uncirculated. Brilliant mirror surfaces. Most red. A few hairlines away from gem. Ex-Spink.
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$350.00
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ex-Bannion
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398
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Warwickshire DH 55. Rare Birmingham Halfpenny mule. A figure of a boy as last. Rv. Three men hanging on a gibbet. NOTED ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF MAN. 1796. Uncirculated. Toned a rich even brown. Birmingham was the center of the copper trade and the naked boy probably worked in a copper mine.
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$50.00
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ex-King
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399
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Warwickshire DH 61. Scarce Birmingham Halfpenny. Shield bearing four hedgehogs, crest a hedgehog. INDUSTRY HAS IT'S SURE REWARDS. Rv. Ship in full sail. PRO BONO PUBLICO 1794. Rv. A dragoon mounted. Uncircualated. Brown toned devises, fields red and blue.
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$95.00
|
ex-Dolphin
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400
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Warwickshire DH 62. Allin's Halfpenny. A man holding a flag ALLIN'S PANORAMA GRAND EXHIBITION ADMIT 1s. PEACE AND GOODWILL TO ALL MEN. Rv. CHEAP CLOTHES AND YORK SHOE WAREHOUSE WHOLESALE AND RETAILE. ALLIN HAYMARKET BIRMINGHAM 1796. Uncirculated,choice mostly red and brown patina. ex-Bobbe.
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$150.00
|
ex-Seese
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401
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Warwickshire DH 63a. Alston's Halfpenny. A public building. BIRM POORHOUSE HALFPENNY TOKEN. Rv. A beehive and bees. FOR THE USE OF THE PARISH. Uncirculated. Choice full red token. Ex-Seese.
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$595.00
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ex-Bobbe
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402
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Warwickshire DH 67a. Very Rare Barker's Halfpenny. A shield of Arms of the Barker family. BIRMINGHAM HALFPENY Crest, an armed warrior. Rv. A figure of justice, with her hand upraised, holding a balance above her head, her right hand rests on a sword, in a sunk oval. FACTA AEQUATO EXAMINE PENDIT MDCC XCVII at the sides. Uncirculated. A beautiful bronzed proof FDC. Only 15 struck in copper. Note that 'HALFPENY' is mis-spelled. Ex-Bobbe.
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$1,150.00
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ex-Baldwin
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403
|
Warwickshire DH 69. Very Rare Barker's Halfpenny Token. Head of Mercury left. FURTUM INGRNIOSSUS AD OMNR. BIRMINGHAM HALFPENNY. Rv. A broken alter, Ram's head lying on the ground. Above are three human hands clasped. FOEDUS, SIC OMNIA., MIHI SORTE DATUM MDCCXCIX. Uncirculated. Choice. Blue-brown patina with red luster around the devises.Ex-Baldwin. The so called "rams head" (as described by R.C.Bell) looks more human than animal.
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$195.00
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ex-Bobbe
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404
|
Warwickshire DH 95. Mining and Copper Company Halfpenny. A female seated on a rock holding a fasces. BIRMINGHAM MINING AND COPPER COMPANY. Rv. A stork standing upon a cornucopia, HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT. Uncirculated. Very choice and attractive, almost full red. Ex-Bobbe.
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$110.00
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ex-Davisson
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405
|
Warwickshire DH 120. Bisset's Halfpenny. View of interior of a temple. BISSETS MUSEUM & FANCY PICTURE MANUFACTORY. Rv. Ornaments of spar, &c. ALABASTER SPAR & PETRIFICATION WAREHOUSE. Uncirculated. 75% red luster. Rarely found this nice. Ex- Davisson.
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$800.00
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ex-Wayne
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406
|
Warwickshire DH 122. Clarke's Very Rare Halfpenny. Brittania crowning, with laurel, a bust of George III. BIRMINGHAM HALFPENNY. Rv. An Oak tree and ships at sea. Upon a raised rim BRITANNIAE TUTAMEN. Uncirculated. Choice PL example of an elusive token. Very attractive. Ex- George Beach-Myles Gerson-Sylvia Gothard -Wayne Anderson.-Lot 796. The dies broke very soon and many of the 36 impresssions were very poor, this one a very early strike.
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$95.00
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ex-VanValen
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407
|
Warwickshire DH 131. Scarce Hallan's Halfpenny. Bust left 1793. WILLIAM HALLAN BIRMINGHAM. Rv. A teapot, cream jug &c. DEALER IN GLASS AND STAFFORDSHIRE WARE. Uncirculated. Brown patinated with traces of red luster. Glossy PL flan, a very old small scratch rev.field. Ex-VanVallen. The ornament on the jug apparent.
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$125.00
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ex-Bosco
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408
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Warwickshire DH 133. Rare Hallan's Halfpenny. Obverse same as last. Rv. Bust left DAVID GARRICK ESQR. Uncirculated. Choice. Toned with underlying red showing through. Very sharply struck on a glossy flan. Ex-Bosco
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$4,200.00
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ex-Noble
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409
|
Warwickshire DH 140. Rare Hancock's Halfpenny. Bust right SIR ORIGINAL I G H. Rv. THIS IS MY WORK JOHN GREGORY HANCOCK AGED 7 YEARS 1800. EX: INDUSTRY PRODUCETH WEALTH . Uncirculated. Good deal of red. Wire rim. Ex-Noble sale and much superior to the Wayne Anderson example. This may be the first piece produced by Hancock Jr. and although "aged 7 years" is probably incorrect since the piece is dated 1800, other pieces the same year, give his age as 9 years. He is probably the youngest die-sinker the world has ever known.
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$1,950.00
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ex-Noble
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410
|
Warwickshire DH 142. Rare Hancock's Halfpenny. Bust left W.SHAKESPEARE I.G.HANCOCK AGED 7 Y's Rv. Same as last. Uncirculated. Good deal of subdued red. Wire rim. Ex-Noble sale. Previous strike from reverse die shows underneath at a 45 degree angle turned in die for second or subsequent strikings to get medallic relief of the obverse.
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$110.00
|
ex-Wayne
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411
|
Warwickshire DH 219. Lutwyche's Token. A figure of Justice seated holding a pair of scales. MEDALS AND PROVINCIAL COINS Rv. A coining press LUTWYCHE'S MANUFACTORY. Uncirculated. Red and brown. Ex-Wayne Anderson.
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$195.00
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ex-Davisson
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412
|
Warwickshire DH 221a. Rare Priestley's Token. Bust right. J. PRIESTLEY CITIZEN OF THE WORLD. Rv. The flame of liberty proceeding from the tomb of "HAMPDEN & SIDNEY." SACRED TO LIBERTY. Uncirculated but struck from worn and damaged dies. The devises are toned brown, the fields a shimmering myriad of colors. Ex-Noble sale.
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$900.00
|
ex-Davisson
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413
|
Warwickshire DH 223. Rare Pye's Halfpenny. A cypher C.P.1797. BIRMINGHAM HALFPENNY FOR EXCHANGE. Rv. Moneta, the goddess of money seated beside boring tools, pouring medals from a cornucopia. A beehive on a stand in front. THE SUPPORT OF BRITAIN. Uncirculated. Rich brown patination Ex-Davisson. Pye was an engraver and avid token collector. He had dies made and this piece struck in order to exchange for rare specimens he required. Ex-Davisson Auction Nine Lot 411.
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$200.00
|
ex-Wayne
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414
|
Warwickshire DH 235. Coventry Halfpenny. Lady Godiva on horseback. PRO BONO PUBLICO 1792. Rv. Elephant and Castle (The arms of the city.) COVENTRY HALFPENNY. Uncirculated. Red and brown patination. Choice, and a lovely example of a popular token. Ex-Wayne Anderson.
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$150.00
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ex-Stadt
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415
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Warwickshire DH 252. Coventry Halfpenny. Obverse similar to last but dated 1795. Rv. An ancient cross COVENTRY HALFPENNY. Uncirculated. Toned. This is the largest of the Lady Godiva pieces.. Ex-T.A.Jan-Stadt.
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$110.00
|
ex-Flanagan
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416
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Warwickshire DH 267a. Scarce Kempson's Halfpenny. WHITE FRIARS FOUNDED 1342. Rv. Elephant and Castle.THE ARMS OF COVENTRY 1797. Uncirculated bronzed proof FDC . Ex-Eklund-Flanagan.
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$110.00
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ex-Brown
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417
|
Warwickshire DH 276. Kempson's Halfpenny. SPON GATE TAKEN DOWN 1771. Rv. As last. Uncirculated. Bronzed FDC. Ex- Robbie Brown.
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$110.00
|
ex-VanValen
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418
|
Warwickshire DH 282a. Scarce Kempson's Halfpenny. BABLAKE HOSPITAL FOUNDED 1506. Rv. As last. Uncirculated. Bronzed. FDC. Ex-VanValen.
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$110.00
|
ex-Saslow
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419
|
Warwickshire DH 297a. Kempson"s Halfpenny. FREE SCHOOL OLD FRONT TAKEN DOWN 1794. Rv. As last. Uncirculated. Bronzed FDC. Wire rim. Ex-Spink.
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$395.00
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ex-King
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420
|
Warwickshire DH 304. Very Rare Nickson's Halfpenny. A three -quarter figure in cap and gown, holding a book. JOHN HALES FOUNDED. Rv. End view of an ancient building. THE FREE SCHOOL COVENTRY. ANNO 1545. Uncirculated. Choice and brilliant mirror surfaces. Wire rim. Possibly a bronzed proof. Ex-King. Only 72 struck. The deed shown in the founder's hand, John Hales, refers to the endowment of the free school.
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$495.00
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ex-Bell
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421
|
Warwickshire DH 312. Sharp's Very Rare Halfpenny. A figure, seated leaning upon a sword and holding a shield. CIVITAS COVENTRIE. MDCCXCVII. RV. A view of a Georgian house wherein the figure of Peeping Tom is projecting from a window, with the King's Head Inn adjoining. Uncirculated. Brown patination. Ex-R.C.Bell. Only 48 struck. Thomas Sharp was born in Peeping Tom's house made famous by the legend of Lady Godiva as the one from which Peeping Tom tried to steal a view of the naked lady.
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$595.00
|
ex-Noble
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422
|
Warwickshire DH 315. Rare Meriden Halfpenny. An Archer shooting. FOR THE PRIZE ARCHERY. Rv. The Prince of Wales' crest, radiated over a bow, quiver, horn &c.garnished with laurel and an irradiated plume of Ostrich feathers. MERIDEN TOKEN 1796. Uncirculated. Choice. Red and brown glossy PL planchet. Ex-Noble sale. Possibly made to order for the Meriden archery society who posessed a bugle horn said to have belonged to Robin Hood.
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$695.00
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ex-Baldwin
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423
|
Warwickshire DH 316. Rare Meriden Halfpenny. Obverse same as last. Rv. A dove flying with an Olive branch. Uncirculated. Choice.Red and brown glossy PL planchet. Ex-Noble sale. Very much underated for rarity in D&H.
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$150.00
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ex-Gladdle
|
424
|
Warwickshire DH 320a. Rare Stratford Halfpenny. Bust of Shakespeare to left. STRATFORD PROMISSARY HALFPENNY. Rv. STRUCK IN HONOR AND TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF SHAKESPEARE BORN APRIL 1564 DIED APRIL 1616. Uncirculated. Glossy toned planchet. Ex-Gladdle.
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$150.00
|
ex-King
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425
|
Warwickshire DH 322. Rare Stratford Halfpenny. Obverse as last. Rv. A pair of breeches on fire PANDORAS BREECHES. Uncirculated. Glossy toned flan with traces of red luster. Ex-King. The obverse die was muled with two of Spence's dies, purchased by Skidmore, when Spence went bankrupt.
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$175.00
|
ex-RG
|
426
|
Warwickshire DH 326. Rare Stratford Halfpenny. Obverse as last. Rv. LITTLE TURNSTILE HALFPENNY. Uncirculated. Brown toned. Die rust apparent. This one the rarest of the three. Ex-Gladdle.
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$75.00
|
ex-King
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427
|
Warwickshire DH 393a. Wilkinson's Halfpenny. Bust right. JOHN WILKINSON IRON MASTER. Rv. A view of an Iron Foundry. Uncirculated. Choice rich brown. Ex-King.
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$165.00
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ex-Wayne
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428
|
Westmoreland DH 5a. Kendale Halfpenny. A cypher. R&D Crest aand Lion. KENDALE Rv. A man-of-war sailing. THE GUARD AND GLORY OF BRITIAN. Uncirculated. Choice example patinated gold devises and blue fields.
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$110.00
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ex-Brown
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429
|
Wiltshire DH 7. Rare Holt Halfpenny. A Building. SPA HOUSE NEAT LODGINGS HOLT WATER SOLD BY JNO GRIFFITHS NO27 ST. ALBANS STREET LONDON. Rv. A beggar receiving alms. I WAS HUNGRY AND YE GAVE ME MEAT. Uncirculated. Toned. Ex-Hill-Farnell-Robbie Brown.
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$250.00
|
ex-Spink
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430
|
Worcestershire DH 1. Rare County Penny. A dove standing upon a lyre, between olive branches. PEACE LOVE AND HARMONY. Rv. A cypher M S within a circle of leaves. PENNY PAYABLE IN WORCESTERSHIRE. Uncirculated. Choice. Patinated red and blue on thick planchet. Ex-Spink The words peace, love and harmony indicate that Skidmore was probably a member of the Masonic Order.
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$250.00
|
ex-Seese
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431
|
Worcestershire DH 2. Rare Dudley Penny. Ruins of an ancient building. PART OF DUDLEY PRIORY. 1797. Rv. A cyper E D bvetween sprigs of laurel. Rv. E. DAVIES NAIL FACTOR DUDLEY. Uncirculated. Choice, mostly red, on a heavy flan. Very attractive penny. Ex-Seese. The town of Dudley was famous for its industry of nails and ironmongery.
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$250.00
|
ex-Tann.
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432
|
Worcestershire. DH 3. Rare Dudley Penny. A different view of the same building. DUDLEY PRIORY. Rv. Same as last. Uncirculated. Toned a rich brown on a thick, heavy planchet.
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$350.00
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ex-Flanagan of the same building. DUDLEY PRIORY. Rv. As last.
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433
|
Worcestershire. DH 4. Rare Dudley Penny. Part of an ancient fortress. THE CHAPPLE IN DUDLEY CASTLE. Rv. As last. Uncirculated. Choice, mostly red, struck on a very heavy flan.Very attractive penny. Ex- Flannagan. DH 4 is the rarest of this group and missing in most collections.
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$250.00
|
ex-Bobbe
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434
|
Worcestershire DH 5. Rare Dudley Penny. A different view of the same building. TOWER OF DUDLEY CASTLE 1797. Uncirculated. Choice. Toned with red luster in the protected areas, on a heavy flan. Ex-Bobbe.
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$695.00
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ex-Noble
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435
|
Worcestershire DH 6. Rare Evesham Penny. View of the Abbot's Tower and Evesham Church. EVESHAM PENNY. Rv. A cypher T T between sprigs of laurel. PAYABLE BY and JUNE 6,1796. Uncirculated. Toned a rich warm brown, possibly bronzed. Only 60 specimens struck. Ex-Noble Sale
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$225.00
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ex-Brown
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436
|
Worcestershire DH 8b. Very Rare Dudley Halfpenny. A distant view of Dudley Castle. DUDLEY TOKEN. Rv. A shepherd lying under a tree. 1790. Uncirculated. Choice. Red-brown patination. Struck on a thin planchet. Ex-Noble.
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$225.00
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ex-Noble
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437
|
Worcestershire DH 11. Rare Dudley Halfpenny. Obverse as last. Rv. A caduceus, &c WE WERE BORN FREE AND WILL NEVER DIE SLAVE. Uncirculated. Toned with traces of red. Ex-Noble Sale.
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$395.00
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ex-Noble
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438
|
Worcestershire DH 12. Rare Dudley Halfpenny. Obverse as last. Rv. A cat,&c. Uncirculated. Choice strongly struck cat with all the fur apparent, Red luster around most of the devises.Ex-Noble Sale.
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$225.00
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ex-Spink
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439
|
Worcestershire DH 14b. Rare Dudley Halfpenny. Obverse as last. Rv. Heart and hand &c. HONOUR. Uncirculated. Rich brown tone with traces of red luster on a thin flan. Ex-Noble Sale. .
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$250.00
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ex-Spink
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440
|
Worcestershire DH 15b. Rare Dudley Halfpenny. Obverse as last. Rv. A Highlander. THE GALLANT GARB OF SCOTLAND. Uncirculated. Almost as struck, the concentric circles apparent. Good deal of red luster. Ex- Noble Sale.
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$250.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
441
|
Worcestershire DH 16a. Rare Dudley Halfpenny. Obverse as last. Rv. A lion dismayed. &c. TYRANTS TREMBLE AT THE CROW OF LIBERTY. 1795. Uncirculated. Mostly red and very choice. Ex-Davisson Auction 5. Lot 415.
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$250.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
442
|
Worcestershire DH 17. Very Rare Dudley Halfpenny. Obverse as last. Rv. ODD FELLOWS &c. A GUINEA PIG A MILLION HOGG 1795. Uncirculated. Another choice mule, mostly red. Ex-Davisson Auction 5 Lot 416.
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$395.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
443
|
Worcestershire DH 21. Rare Hagley Halfpenny. An arbour and trees beside the water, a man angling. HAGLEY TOKEN. Rv. A snail, a tree and a bridge in the distance. A SNAIL MAY PUT HIS HORNS OUT. Uncirculated. Choice. Rich brown even patination. Ex-Wayne Anderson.
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$125.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
444
|
Worcestershire DH 23. Kidderminster Halfpenny. A wool pak between palm branches. PAYABLE AT T.SANTER KIDDERMINSTER. Rv. Shield of Arms dividing the date17-91 between laurel branches. Choice uncirculated red and brown HALFPENNY. Ex-Bobbe The reverse design is of a wool pak, it being appropriate to a sheep raising district.
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$200.00
|
ex-show
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445
|
Yorkshire DH 2. Rare Fountains Abbey Penny. View of an Abbey and trees. FOUNTAINS ABBEY NEAR RIPPON YORKSHIRE IN ITS PRESENT STATE THE FINEST RUIN IN BRITAIN. . Rv. A cypher J K within a wreath of flowers. PROMISSORY PENNY TOKEN. Unciculated. Bronzed and brilliant. A 3m toning spot on rv. field.
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$595.00
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ex-Bobbe
|
446
|
Yorkshire DH 3. Rare Malton Penny. Bust right. THE RT. HONBLE. EDMUND BURKE M.P. MALTON PENNY 1798. Rv. A figure of Fame flying, blowing a trumpet. BRITISH ORATOR DIED JULY 9 1797 AGED 68. Uncirculated. Brilliant , bronzed and a beautiful token. Ex-Bobbe.
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$995.00
|
ex-Spink
|
447
|
Yorkshire DH 4a. Extremely Rare Sheffield Penny. The cap of liberty on a pole between oak branches. PRO PATRIA on a label. SHEFFIELD CONSTITUTIONAL SOCEITY. Rv. An oval shield inscribed BRITAIN between four flags inscribed AMERICA HOLLAND FRANCE POLAND. 17-92. UNITE & BE FREE TO PERSEVERE IS TO CONQUER. Uncirculated Brown patinated with unlying luster. Choice. The letters 'P' in Patria and 'T' in Britain have not been rubbed. Struck for the Society of Constitutional Information.
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$110.00
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ex-Dolphin
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448
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Yorkshire DH 9c. Bedale Halfpenny. View of a street and spire of a church. 1792. Rv. Cypher I O M between branches of laurel. JAMES METCALF BEDAL YORKSH. Uncirculated. Choice lustrus token. Very attractive. Ex-Dolphin. The church on the token was dedicated to St. Gregory and was successfully defended by inhabitants of the town against a Scottish raid in the reign of Edward III.
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$35.00
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ex-Bannigan
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449
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Yorkshire DH20. Hull Halfpenny. An equestrian statue of William III. Rv. Shield of arms between sprigs of Oak. Extremely fine but a circular scribe line has been made on the lower quarter of the obverse.Ex-King.
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$275.00
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ex-Spink
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450
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Yorkshire DH 28. Rare Birchall's Halfpenny. Shield of Arms between branches of oak, crest a lion rampant and an oak tree. LEEDS COMMERCIAL HALFPENNY. Rv. A fleece. PROSPERITY TO THE WOOLLEN MANUFACTORY 1795.Uncirculated. Very choice gem quality. The blue and gold patina makes this one of the outstandingly beautiful tokens of this collection. The reflective surfaces suggest this may possibly be a proof. Ex-Spink.
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$395.00
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ex-King
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451
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Yorkshire DH 28a. Very Rare Birchall's Halfpenny. The obverse and the reverse are similar to the previous lot, however the edge reads.'PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL. Uncirculated. Bronzed proof with highly reflective mirror surfaces. Very attractive. Ex-King.
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$195.00
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ex-Bobbe
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452
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Yorkshire DH 63d. Rare York Halfpenny. View of a cathedral YORK 1795. Rv. View of a castle and drawbridge, guarded by armed men, with colors flying. CLIFFORD'S TOWER A.D. 1100. Uncirculated. Brilliant. Mostly red luster. This is the 'plain edge' variety strongly struck on a thick planchet. Ex-Bobbe. On the night of April 23, 1684 the tower was reduced to ruin when the magazine exploded.
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$225.00
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ex-Bobbe
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453
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Yorkshire DH 69. Scarce York Halfpenny. Roman bust left. CONSTANTINE THE GREAT, BORN AT YORK A.D. 271, Rv. Shield of Arms between oak branches.YORK HALFPENNY 1796. Uncirculated. Choice. Brilliant reflective mirror surfaces of brown and red luster. Ex-Bobbe. Only 200 impressions were struck.
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$325.00
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ex-Bobbe
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454
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Yorkshire DH 70. Scarce York Halfpenny. A female, crowned, seated, holding a sword and shield EBORACUM. Rv. A cap of liberty, sword and scales. LIBERTAS JUSTITIA PAX. YORK MDCCXCVI. Uncirculated. Choice glossy toned with traces if red, Only 200 struck. Ex-Bobbe. York was the capital of Brigantes. During thje Roman occupation , it was known as Eboracum. Several of the Emperors had lived there at different times, it being a legionary fortress.
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$400.00
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ex-Bobbe
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455
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Anglesey DH 3 Penny- No Date. Druids head surrounded by oak wreath. Rv."PM Co.cipher. Choice unc.Attrctive. Red and brown.Glossy fields.Ex-Bobbe. A copy of a pattern piece by engraved by Milton and manufactured by Westwood DH 1-2. Made to order for the parys Mine Co.
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$225.00
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ex-Bobbe
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456
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Anglesey DH 5 "D" Pattern penny. 1787 Lt.brown toned unc. Iridescent traces of blue and red. Rv. Similar to last. Ex-Bobbe The Parys Mine Company's pennies were the first copper pennies issued in Britain. Approx. two hudred and fifty tons in all, dated 1787, 1788 and 1791. All other dates are counterfeit.
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$550.00
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ex-Bobbe
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457
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Anglesey DH 16.Very rare Penny. Unique style Druid "large" head only time used .Rv PM Co cipher. 1787-Milk chocalate brown. Unc. Ex-Bobbe.
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$275.00
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ex-Bobbe
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458
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Anglesey DH 19.Penny-1787. Lovely red and brown Druid head surrounded by thick oak wreath. Rv. PM Co. cipher. Uncirculated. Ex-Bobbe. There are many counterfeit Anglesey pennies but none are the thick wreath type.
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$195.00
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ex-Bobbe
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459
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Anglesey DH 76 Penny-1787. Chesnut brown Druid head surrounded by thick oak wreath. Rv. PM Co. cipher but outer edge is surrounded by a ring of acorns. Uncirculated. Ex-Bobbe
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$195.00
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ex-Bobbe
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460
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Anglesey DH 168. Penny-1788. Iridescent red and brown. Druid head surrounded by oak wreath. Unique reverse PMS cipher. Uncirculated. Ex-Bobbe. Of fine workmanship and the only variety with the PMS reverse.
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$575.00
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ex-Bobbe
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461
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Anglesey DH 250. Very Rare Proof Penny. Different Druid head surrounded by an oak wreath. Rv. The PM Co cypher inscribed on the down strokes"PARYS MINES CO."with a sprig of oak over. Lovely glossy surfaces. A small planchet flaw in field on reverse. Ex-Bobbe. Struck by Westwood to demonstrate his skill.
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$225.00
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ex-Bobbe
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462
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Anglesey DH 252c.Very rare Penny.1790. Largest in series. Druid head surrounded by oak leaf wreath. Red and brown. Rev. bulge PM Co cipher. Attractive Unc. Ex-Bobbe
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$400.00
|
ex-Spink
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463
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Anglesey DH 260.Very rare Penny. ND. Druid head surrounded by oak wreath. Rv. Lion rampant Revolution Penny. Lovely rich brown underlying luster .Uncirculated. Ex-Spink.
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$6,500.00
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ex-Noble
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464
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Anglesey DH 265bis.Extremely Rare Mule Penny by W.J. Taylor (circa 1860) , Druid head of obv. Die DH 251. Rv. Head of Athena left wearing a Corinthian helmet. Even brown patina and subdued red on reverse. Uncirculated.ex-Noble sale Lot 1152
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$395.00
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ex-Bobbe
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465
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Anglesey DH 266.Very rare Halfpenny Pattern, Small Flan, . Druid head copied from penny No. 2 by Westwood. Rv. PM Co ornamented. Prominent die break over cypher. Rich reddish-brown. Attractive. Uncirculated .Ex-Bobbe
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$195.00
|
ex-Bobbe
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466
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Anglesey DH 267.Rare Halfpenny Pattern, The obverse same as No. 266. Rv. Same except legend reads :-ONE HALFPENNY. Rich reddish brown. Attractive Uncirculated. Ex-Bobbe. A copy by Westwood for sale to collectors.
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$195.00
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ex-Bobbe
|
467
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Anglesey DH 268.Rare Halfpenny Pattern. Druid head surrounded by an open oak wreath. Rv. A monogram cipher inscribed "PARYS MINES COMPANY" The date 1787 under. Very attractive iridescent red and gold tones, glossy patina. Uncirculated. Ex-Bobbe. A spurious piece made to sell to collectors.
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$500.00
|
ex-Bobbe
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468
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Anglesey DH 270.Extremely Rare Halfpenny Pattern. A different druid's head within an oak wreath. On the hood covering the head is a sprig of oak. Rv. Incribed monogram as DH 268. Date 1788 under. On a large flan in coller with wire rim. Beautiful rich brown with red traces. Uncirculated. Ex-Bobbe. .
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$500.00
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ex-Bobbe
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469
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Anglesey DH 271.Very rare Halfpenny Pattern, Druid"s head similar to the Cornish halfpenny within a thick oak wreath. Rv. Cipher PM Co. date 1788. Error, HALFPENY, misspelling. Attractive red-brown tone. Uncirculated. Ex-Bobbe.
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$195.00
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ex-Bobbe
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470
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Anglesey DH 296.Halfpenny , Druid head within oak leaf. Rev. cipher PM Co. date 1788. Rarely found in this condition "as struck" Mostly red with original cartwheel luster. Ex-Bobbe
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$295.00
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ex-Bobbe
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471
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Anglesey DH 354.Very rare Halfpenny Pattern. Obv.and rev. same as DH 270 except date 1789 and "HALFPENY" is misspelled.Lovely rich even brown tone. Uncirculated. Ex-Bobbe.
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$250.00
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ex-Bobbe
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472
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Anglesey DH 384.Rare Halfpenny Pattern . Druid's head within an oak wreath. Rv. Cipher PM Co. date 1790. Ex-Lobel "Kap" collection 1985. Very attractive chestnut brown tone with red traces and PL glossy surfaces. Uncirculated. Ex-Bobbe. The Oak tree and mistletoe were considered sacred to the Druids. When a plant was found, it was approached with reverance, usually,when the moon was six days old. The mistletoe was cut with a golden hook and used in a religious ceremony, its extract thought to be an antidote to poison and sterility.
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$250.00
|
ex-Spink
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473
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Anglesey DH 420 Rare Halfpenny Mule . Druid's head within an oak wreath. Rv. A Wheat sheaf. Peace, Plenty & Liberty. Mostly red. Uncirculated. Ex-Spink.
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$175.00
|
ex-Flanagan
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474
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Anglesey DH 422.Very rare Halfpenny Mule . Druid head, Rv.Guilford Arms. Ex Myles Gerson sale. Brown red trace. Uncirculated
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$195.00
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ex-Bobbe
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475
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Anglesey DH 426.Halfpenny Mule . Druid. Rv. Pandora's Britches.Red and brown patina. Uncirculated.
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$195.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
476
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Anglesey DH 435.Halfpenny Mule. Druid head, Rv.Bishop Blaize and woolpack. Red and brown uncirculated.
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$225.00
|
ex-Bobbe
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477
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Anglesey DH 459. Rare Farthing. Druid head, Rv. End of Pain, Man hanging. Striking crack. Uncirculated Brown tone. Ex-Bobbe.
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$225.00
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ex-Bobbe
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478
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Carmarthenshire DH 7. Interior of Iron Works showing a furnace and men working. CAERMARTHEN IRON WORKS Rv., Interior of a Forge showing a hammer and a man working at an anvil. KIDWELLY WHITLAND BLACKPOOL &C. Red and brown, Uncirculated, Struck 5% off center. Very interesting token fine workmanship. .Ex-Bobbe
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$225.00
|
ex-Bobbe
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479
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Glamorgan DH 4 Swansea Halfpenny View of Castle. SWANSEA HALFPENNY. 1796 Rv. A Key, JOHN VOSS DRAPER. Uncirculated full red and choice. John Voss was a linen draper and mercer who ultimately became a member of a banking firm in Glamorgan.
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$1,200.00
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ex-Bell
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480
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Angusshire DH 6.Very rare Penny by J. Wright Jr. 1798. Full face portrait of Adm. Duncan, Rv. Eve offering apple to Adam in garden of Eden. Bronzed, Brilliant, almost as struck and probably finest known. Ex-R.C.Bell
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$150.00
|
ex-Gladdle
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481
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Angusshire DH 10.Halfpenny,1795, View of ancient tower, Rv. Ship at quay. Lusterous, uncirculated, very attractive mostly red specimen.
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$195.00
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ex-King
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482
|
Angusshire DH 13. Shield of Arms, Rv.sells wholesale,woolens and linens etc.Brilliant red proof with mirror surfaces. FDC.
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$195.00
|
ex-King
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483
|
Angusshire DH 14.Shield of Arms, Rv.sells wholesale woolen and linen etc. Brilliant proof, mirror surfaces, red and silvery.
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$225.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
484
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Angusshire DH 16.Dundee Halfpenny, Public Building,Rv. Ship at quay.Lovely example, Uncirculated red and brown.Ex-Wayne Anderson
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$110.00
|
ex-Cliff
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485
|
Angusshire DH 18. Dundee Halfpenny, Flax Heckling, Rv.Dudhope Castle,GXF, Red and Brown. Attrctive.
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$175.00
|
ex-King
|
486
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Angusshire DH 23. Forfar Halfpenny, A Castle, the middle tower flying the banner charged with the Royal arms of Scotland. Rv .Distant view of town from water. Light brown tone, uncirculated. Attractive. Ex-King. The ancient castle was of great strength and was frequently used as a royal residence.
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$225.00
|
ex-King
|
487
|
Angusshire DH 33.Montrose Halfpenny,DH 33, 1799, Shield of Arms, Rv. Lunatic Hospital, Brown with trace of red. Uncirculated. Ex-King
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$125.00
|
ex-Tann.
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488
|
Angusshire DH 39.Dundee Farthing, Pair of scales, Rv. Sentinel on duty.Brilliant red, glossy brown and blue tone. Uncirculated.
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$175.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
489
|
Angusshire DH 42. Dundee Farthing . Horse and Cart, Rv. Large Building, 1797,Red and brown uncirculated gem. Ex-Wayne Anderson.
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$325.00
|
ex-Cordova
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490
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Ayrshire Halfpenny, DH 3, Bust in Armour GULIELMUS VALLAS ,Rv. Female supporting a shield and representing Scotland. SCOTTIA REDIVIVA. 1797. Only 72 struck in collar. A proof FDC Ex-Cordova. William Wallace resolved to deliver his country from the English and won the battle of Cambuskenneth against the English in 1298.
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$1,200.00
|
ex-Noble
|
491
|
Fifeshire DH 1 Rare Kirkcaldy Penny; THE PENNY OF SCOTLAND,1797. Ex ADAM SMITH L.L.D. :F.R.S.BORN AT Kirkcaldy 1723. Rv. Agricultural Instruments. Uncirculated, bronzed, Choice. Ex-Noble sale. Adam Smith was an accomplished writer and lecturer, his thinking has had a lasting effect on the structure of modern society and has been called 'The First Economist'.
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$75.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
492
|
Inverness DH 1b Inverness Halfpenny. A rose and a thistle. INVERNESS HALFPENNY. Rv. A cornucopia of flowers. CONCORDIA ET FIDELITAS 1793. Uncirculated red and brown toning. Ex-Bobbe
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$1,850.00
|
ex-Wayne
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493
|
Kinrosshire DH 1 Rare Loch Leven penny. A Castle in ruins. LOCH LEVEN PENNY 1797 MARY IMPRISONED IN THE ISLE AND CASTLE A.D.1567. Rv. A girl with skirt lifted above her knees treading linen in a tub. ANCIENT SCOTTISH WASHING .Brilliant and practically as struck. Exceptionally attractive example. Ex-R.C.Bell Lot 181, Wayne considered this and his Middlesex DH 239, also from the Bell Sale, candidates for condition census.
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$75.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
494
|
Lanarkshire DH 2 Glascow Halfpenny The Arms of Glascow LET GLASCOW FLOURISH. Rv. A river god leaning on an urn, inscribed CLYDE, NUNQUAM ARESCERE. Uncirculated. Even brown tone. Ex-Bobbe R.C. Bell considered this to be one of the most beautiful tokens of the entire 18th century series. The legend surrounding this design is very interesting. See Bell's 'Commercial Coins', page 259.
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$95.00
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ex-King
|
495
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Lanarkshire DH 8a Glascow Halfpenny. A river god leaning on an urn,inscribed CLYDE, NUNQUAM ARESCERE, Rv. A large ship sailing, PRO BONO PUBLICO 1794. GXF,Red and brown. Die rust has taken its toll of the ship which is disappearing. Some of the mast is gone. Interesting token.
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$195.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
496
|
Lothian DH 7 View of a public building. EDINBURGH HALFPENNY 1797. Rv. A gardener holding a spade in one hand and a shrub in the other. Uncirculated. Rich brown with underlying red luster showing through. Attractive.ex-Wayne
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$250.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
497
|
Lothian DH 14 Rare Campbell Halfpenny. A Turk's head smoking a pipe. PAYABLE AT CAMPBELLS SNUFF SHOP. Rv. A snuff jar labeled 37 between two thistles and two crossed pipes. 1796. SAINT ANDREWS STREET EDINBURGH. Uncirculated. Lovely red and brown beautifully toned. Ex- Wayne Anderson.
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$175.00
|
ex-Flanagan
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498
|
Lothian DH 18. Rare Campbell Halfpenny A Highlander. THE GALLANT GARB OF SCOTLAND. Rv. A snuff jar labeled 37 between two thistles and two crossed pipes. 1796. SAINT ANDREWS STREET EDINBURGH. Uncirculated. Strong strike, brown with red and blue fields. Very nice. ex-Eklund
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$175.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
499
|
Lothian DH 25 Hutchison's Halfpenny. St. Andrew with cross between thistles. NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET. 1790. Rv. The Arms of Edinburgh between thistles,crest an anchor.EDINBURGH HALFPENNY. Uncirculated. Mostly red with cartwheel luster. Very attractive.ex-Wayne Anderson
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$195.00
|
ex-Format
|
500
|
Lothian DH 52 Edinburgh Halfpenny. View of a public building. EDINBURGH HALFPENNY 1796. Rv, The figure of Britannia seated and part of a ship. Uncirculated. Brilliant, mostly red with cartwheel luster. Superb. The obverse die broke and only about a hundred impressions were made.
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$75.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
501
|
Lothian DH 58. Leith Halfpenny. A ship and boat sailing by a fort. SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH 1796. Rv. A female seated holding a wand and a scale. Packages and a cask labeled TEA and GIN. PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH. GXF weakly struck. Brown tone with traces of red. Interesting piece. Ex-Bobbe
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$195.00
|
ex-Wayne
|
502
|
Perthshire DH 1. Perth Halfpenny. A man dragging a fishing net to the shore, a boat lying on the beach. RETE TRAHITO FAUSTE. Rv. A bridge and distant view of hills. PERTH HALFPENNY 1797. The arms of Perth in a sunk circle. PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE. Uncirculated. Red brown with hints of blue patination. Ex- Wayne Anderson. Attractive.
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$165.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
503
|
Perthshire DH 4. Rare Perth Halfpenny. View of a church. PERTH HALFPENNY 1797. Arms and motto in a sunk circle Rv. A watermill and trees. WRIGHT DES under 46 WATER MILLS FOR BLEACHING PRINTING COTTON WORKS CORN & c. WITHIN 4 MILES OF PERTH. Uncirculated. Toned. Only 72 struck. Attractive Ex- Bobbe.
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$125.00
|
ex-Gladdle
|
504
|
Perthshire DH 10. Perth Halfpenny. A spirit still,casks &c in a circle. PAYABLE AT DAVID PETERS WINE & SPIRIT SHOP. Rv. The arms of Perth and motto PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE. PERTH HALFPENNY 1797. Uncirculated. Toned with underlying red luster. Ex- R.C. Bell.
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$150.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
505
|
Perthshire DH 11. Perth Farthing. An ancient tower and vessels lying at a quay. PERTH FARTHING 1798. Rv. A girl watering cloth, laid out bleaching. IN OUR VICINITY ARE THE FINEST STREAMS AND FIELDS FOR BLEACHING IN BRITON. Uncirculated. Brown patina. Choice. Ex-Bobbe. R.C. Bell considered this the finest farthing piece of the entire series.
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$4,950.00
|
ex-Noble
|
506
|
Renfrewshire DH I . Extremely Rare Paisley Penny. A bishop wearing a mitre and holding a pastoral staff between two shields. P.K. SCULPSIT R. BOOG. JUN DES within an oval. PAISLEY PENNY ARMS 1798. Rv. Interior of a church INTERIOR of the ABBEY CHURCH as REPAIRED in its ORIGINAL STILE A.D. 1788. Uncirculated. The rich brown devises of the bishop contrast with the lighter red-brown field, both being framed by the outer rich-brown circle. The combination produces a very beautiful token. Glossy PL fields.Possibly a contender for finest known. Ex -Noble sale. Lot 1326
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$950.00
|
ex-Flanagan
|
507
|
Renfrewshire DH 2. Rare Paisley Penny. Exterior of a church. ABBEY CHURCH . Rv. Interior of a church, same as last. Uncirculated. Choice. Toned. Ex-Flanagan. Possibly a contender for condition census.
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$150.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
508
|
Cork DH 1, Halfpenny, Busty Figure of Fame flying, blowing a trumpet.Rv.,a cypher J E & Co., Uncirculated and attractive red and brown. Ex-Davisson
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$225.00
|
ex-Spink
|
509
|
Dublin DH 26.Fyan's Rare Mule Halfpenny.,Arms,crest and cannister between laurel branches. Irish halfpenny token.1796. Rv.,George Cook, Mayor of Garret., Red and brown,PL,Uncirculated. Very attractive.
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$75.00
|
ex-Stevens
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510
|
Dublin DH 308. Fyan's Halfpenny, figure of Justice., Rv.A bottle labled BRANDY, and a sugar loaf., 1794. Red and blue toning. Glossy Unc.,Brilliant with surface marks in fields.
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$250.00
|
ex-King
|
511
|
Dublin DH 313. Fyan's Very Rare Halfpenny Mule, A bugle horn upon a shield PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR BELFAST 1796. Rv. Bust to left, ROBERT ORCHARD. Brown tone with underlying red luster. Uncirculated . Attractiive.
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$110.00
|
ex-Bosco
|
512
|
Dublin DH 320. Fyan's Halfpenny. A female standing. Rv.,Prince of Wales crest.1796, Uncirculated red and brown.
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$110.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
513
|
Dublin DH 352. Parker's Halfpenny. A female seated leaning on an anchor. Rv. A register stove. 1795. Uncirculated brown tone with red traces, glossy nice token.
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$425.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
514
|
Dublin DH 385. Scarce and desirable Bryen's Token. Three Dublin DH 385.Sugar-loaves suspended. T.O.BRYEN CHURCH ST DUBLIN. Rv. A cannister between sugar-loaves. Uncirculated and red. A beautiful little token.
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$395.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
515
|
Dublin DH 388. Scarce and desirable Bryan's Token. Three sugar-loaves suspended. T.O. BRYAN CHURCH ST. DUBLIN. Rv. A bowl inscribed WHISKY,a bunch of grapes and two pipes crossed. DEALER IN CANDLES. Uncirculated brown, laquered with iridescent colors showing through. This is a gem of a token. Ex-Bobbe
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$325.00
|
ex-Baldwin
|
516
|
Dublin DH 398. Scarce and desirable Murphy's Token. M.MURPHY.NO 8.WOOD St. DUBLIN. 1796. Rv., A cask between a bottle and a glass. DEALER IN WHISKY. Uncirculated, Brilliant mostly red. Some scattered pin-point spots rev. Another gem! Ex-Baldwins
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$195.00
|
ex-King
|
517
|
Dublin DH 408. Rare Farthing. Female seated holding a harp. HIBERNIA. Rv. A man hanging. End of P-T. Brown tone XF.
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$150.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
518
|
Munster DH 12. Munster Halfpenny. A wheatsheaf and sickle, between two doves. PEACE AND PLENTY HALFPENNY. Rv. The arms of London. SCALES WEIGHTS & C. Uncirculated. Choice mostly red and blue patination. Very attractive. Ex-Bobbe
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$350.00
|
ex-Dolphin
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519
|
Munster DH 14. Rare Munster Halfpenny. Obverse as last. Rv. A fat man at a table. ENGLISH SLAVERY. Uncirculated. Rich brown patination. Ex-Dolphin. Muling the Spence piece used to depict English slavery with French liberty.
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$375.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
520
|
Wexford DH 3. Enniscorthy Halfpenny. A castle by the sea, having a gateway with portcullis. PAYABLE AT THE BANK OF R.W. ENNISCORTHY. Rv. A monogram RW upon a shield suspended from the branch of a tree. Uncirculated. Brilliant Gem!! Red-gold and blue patination on mirror surfaces. Ex-Bobbe.
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$175.00
|
ex-Bobbe
|
521
|
Wicklow DH 18. Cronebane Halfpenny. A Bishop's head in profile, and a crosier tied with a bow of ribbon. CRONEBANE HALFPENNY. Rv. Shield of Arms, crest a windlass. ASSOCIATED IRISH MINES COMPANY. Uncirculated. Bronzed proof FDC. Very choice and attractive. Ex-Bobbe.
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$275.00
|
ex-Davisson
|
522
|
Wicklow DH 67. Cronebane Halfpenny. Obverse same as last but in very high relief. Rv. Shield of Arms, crest and crowned head, in very high relief.. Uncirculated bronzed proof FDC Very choice and attractive. Ex-Davisson Auction 5 Lot-434.
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