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Lot 272

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Lancashire, Rochdale, Westwood, Copper Half Halfpenny (2), 1791, 1792, obv fleece, rev man at a loom, edge milled (DH 156, 157). First extremely fine, the second good very fine, both rare. (2)

Lot 273

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Lancashire, Rochdale, Westwood, Copper Farthing/Half-Halfpenny, 1792, obv fleece, rev man weaving in loom (DH 157). About extremely fine with slightly dulled lustrous, rare.

Lot 277

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Dennis’ Copper Penny, 1795, obv wheatsheaf, rev inscription in eight lines, edge WE PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND ONE PENNY (DH 15). Very fine and very rare.

Lot 285

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, National Series, George III, Gilt-brass Penny-size Medal, 1789, obv bust of George III, rev rays of the sun over the arms of London, edge plain (DH 177), White Metal Penny-size Medal, 1793, obv bust of George III, rev crown and garter, edge plain (DH 187). First very fine, the second about extremely fine and very rare. (2)

Lot 288

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Political and Social Series, William Romaine, Copper Penny-size Medal and Brass Penny-size Medal, obv bust of Romaine facing left, rev inscription (DH 214, 215), Copper Penny-size Medal, obv bust of Romaine facing right, rev Faith standing (DH 216); Lord Thurlow, White Metal Penny-size Medals (2), obv bust of Thurlow to left, rev inscription, rev bust of William Pitt (DH 218, 219). Generally fine to very fine, DH215 with obverse corrosion, DH216 extremely fine but with a small spot on the obverse, last two with scattered surface marks, DH215 and DH218 rare. (5)

Lot 292

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, William Allen, Copper Halfpenny (2), obv shield of arms, WILLIAM ALLEN LONDON, rev shield of arms, edge PAYABLE IN CHANDOS STREET COVENT GARDEN, and edge milled (DH 246, 246b); John Bebbington, Copper Halfpenny, obv bust to right, rev Prince of Wales’s crest, edge plain (DH 254); Charles Biggar, Copper Halfpenny (2), obv SPRING GARDEN COFFEE HOUSE AND HOTEL FOR GENTLEMEN AND FAMILIES, rev inscription, edge plain (DH 255a, 256); Blackfriar’s, Copper Halfpenny, obv figure of a friar, rev arms, supporters, crest and motto of the City of London, edge plain (DH 257a). Generally fair to extremely fine, DH255a rare. (6)

Lot 293

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Peter Anderson, Copper Halfpenny, 1795, obv shield of arms of the City of London, rev cypher, edge PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF PETER ANDERSON LONDON (DH 248). Inked collectors number in the obverse field, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.

Lot 295

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Basil Burchell, Copper Halfpenny (6) and White Metal Halfpenny, obv SOLE PROPRIETOR OF THE FAMOUS SUGAR-PLUMBS FOR WORMS (DH 259, 260, 262, 263, 273, 274, 280, 264). Generally fair to very fine, all neatly pierced except for DH274, DH259 pierced twice, DH264 very rare. (7)

Lot 299

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Guest, Surrey Street, Copper Halfpennies (2), 1795, rev boot and shoes (DH 308, 308a); T Hall, City Road, Copper Halfpennies (2), obv toucan (DH 319a, 319c); J Hancock, Leather Lane, Copper Halfpenny, 1796, obv umbrella (DH 321); Kelly, Strand, Copper Halfpennies (3), rev saddle, umbrella (DH 345 (2, one later gilt), 345d). Good very fine to extremely fine, some with traces of orignal lustre, DH308a rare. (8)

Lot 30

BRITISH COINS, Anglo-Saxon, Canute (1016-1035), Silver Penny, Scandanavian imitation in the form of an Aethelred II Long Cross type, Bath mint signature, moneyer Aelfric, draped bust left to lower section, legend surrounding, +CNVT REX ANGLO, linear outer border both sides, rev long voided cross with tri-crescent ends, pellet at centre and in initial cross quarter, +ELF RICI MO BA?V, 1.46g (BMC type II, p.249; cf Hild pl.6, type B). A few pecks, of cruder than English style, very fine, toned and rare. ex L E Bruun collection, Sotheby, 18 May 1925, lot 161 (part) ex E H Wheeler collection, Sotheby, 12 March 1930, lot 67, for £2/10/- ex V J E Ryan collection, part II, Glendining, 22 January 1952, lot 823, for £8/5/-

Lot 300

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, David Rebello, Hackney, Copper Halfpenny, 1795, obv small shield of arms above church, HACKNEY CHURCH above, MCCXC below, rev DAR cypher, knife and palm branch crossed (DH 309). Good extremely fine, toned with a little original colour in the legends, very rare. only 24 struck

Lot 304

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny mule (2), obv church, rev guillotine, SKIDMORE edge (DH 327), rev ruins of a church, DESTROY’D BY FIRE, SKIDMORE edge (DH 328). Both extremely fine with a little original colour remaining, first with an inked collector’s number in the obverse field, rare. (2)

Lot 305

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny mule (2), obv church, revs bust of George III, LONDON edge and edge milled (DH 329, 329a). Both extremely fine with a little original colour remaining, second with a flan crack at 4 o’clock, rare. (2)

Lot 306

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny mule (2), obv church, rev bust of George III, LONDON edge, and rev conjoined heads of a man and an ass, edge engrailed (DH 330, 332). First extremely fine, toned, the second about very fine, both rare. (2)

Lot 307

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny mule (2), obv church, rev JOM cypher for James Metcalf, SKIDMORE edge, and rev anchor and cable, edge milled (DH 333, 334). Both extremely fine, toned and rare. (2)

Lot 309

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Ibberson, Copper Halfpenny (2), obv St George and dragon, rev MAIL AND POST COACHES TO ALL PARTS OF ENGLAND, edge PAYABLE AT THE GEORGE AND BLUE BOAR (DH 339, 342); Kelly, Copper Halfpenny (4), obvs. a man and a horse, &c., revs. equestrian implements, edge PAYABLE AT LONDON .+.+.+. (DH 345), PAYABLE AT LONDON BATH OR MANCHESTER edge (DH 345a), PAYABLE AT ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL edge (DH 345b), edge milled (DH 345e). First about fine but surfaces rough, the others generally fine to very fine or better, DH342 scarce, DH342 and DH345b rare, DH345a very rare. (6)

Lot 312

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Kilvington, Copper Halfpenny (5), obv bust left (2), rev Britannia seated, edge engrailed (DH 346, 347), obv bust left, BRUNSWICK HALFPENNY 1794 (3), rev Britannia seated, edge plain, and rev ship sailing, edge PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL and edge plain (DH 348a, 349b, 349c); Masonic, Copper Halfpenny (7), obv Freemasons’ Arms, rev cupid and Masonic emblems, edge PAYABLE AT LONDON .+.+.+.+, edge MASONIC TOKEN I. SCETCHLEY FECIT 1794 x ., edge HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT THE BLACK HORSE TOWER HILL . X ., edge MASONIC TOKEN I. SCETCHLEY FECIT 1794 x ., edge MASONIC HALFPENNY TOKEN MDCCXCIV . X . X ., and edge MASONIC TOKEN J. SKETCHLEY R.A. & P.G.S BIRMINGHAM FECIT * (DH 369c, 370a, 372, 372a, 372b, 372c), rev bust of the Duke of York, edge PAYABLE IN LONDON OR DUBLIN . +.+. (DH 373). DH349c and DH348a on small flans, generally fair to extremely fine, some with original colour remaining, DH349b very rare. (12)

Lot 313

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Lackington, Copper Halfpenny (8), obv bust left, 1794 (6), rev figure of fame, CHEAPEST BOOKSELLERS IN THE WORLD, edge PAYABLE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL, edge LACKINGTON, edge PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL, edge PAYABLE AT THE TEMPLE OF THE MUSES * / * / * /, edge PAYABLE AT THE TEMPLE OF THE MUSES * / * / * / (DH 351c, 352, 353a, 354, 355), obv bust in profile to right (2), rev figure of fame, edge milled and edge plain (DH 357a, 358b); Lyceum Copper Halfpenny, obv Mercury on a horse, rev man balancing on a sword, edge PAYABLE AT LONDON BATH OR MANCHESTER (DH 362a). Generally fair to very fine or better, DH352a rare. (9)

Lot 315

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Moore, Copper Halfpenny (2), 1795, obv girl making lace, rev MUSLINS IRISH CLOTH HOUSE upon a scroll, fine milled edge and plain edge (DH 389a, 389c). First extremely fine with original colour, the second fair and very rare. (2)

Lot 316

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Symonds, Winterbotham, Ridgway & Holt, Copper Halfpenny (5), obvs view of Newgate Prison without crossbars over the gratings (2), rev inscription, edge milled (DH 391); rev inscription with the tail of the “&” pointing down, edge milled (DH 392); obvs view of Newgate Prison with crossbars over the gratings (3), rev inscription, edge milled (DH 393); revs crown (2), CURRENT EVERYWHERE edge (DH 394), edge plain (DH 394a). Generally fair to about extremely fine, DH391 on a split flan, DH392 cleaned, DH394a very rare. (5)

Lot 319

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Pidcock’s Exhibition, Exeter Change, Copper Halfpennies (10), c.1795-1801, devices include lion, eagle, elephant, two-headed cow, antelope, ostrich, wanderow (large monkey), toucan, Royal arms, cockatoo and crane (DH 414, 415, 415b, 422, 447a, 453, 454, 455, 457, 458), Copper Farthings (3), devices include elephant, two-headed cow, cockatoo, lion, beaver (DH 1066, 1067, 1069). DH458, DH1066 and DH1067 very fine, the others about extremely fine or better, many with some lustre, DH457 rare. (13)

Lot 321

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Ratley (dealer in pictures and curiosities), Dukes Court, St Martins, Copper Halfpenny, 1795, obv yawning man holding picture, customer examining it, rev shells on shore, masted ship in full sail at sea (DH 465). About extremely fine and toned, small flaw in the obverse field, rare.

Lot 323

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Francis Shackelton, Copper Halfpenny, 1794, obv Royal arms with lion and unicorn supporters, LODON in error for LONDON, rev candle mould (DH 475a). Extremely fine, toned with traces of lacquer, very rare.

Lot 325

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny mule, 1795, obv two men at a forge, MANUFACTORY & IRON-FOUNDRY CLERKENWELL around, rev anchor and cable, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE around, edge milled (DH 508). Usual die flaw on obverse at right, about extremely fine, round dent in flan on the obverse, very rare.

Lot 326

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny mule, 1795, obv guillotine, rev busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, edge milled (DH 513). Small patch of verdigris on the obverse, otherwise extremely fine with original colour, rare.

Lot 327

Middlesex, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny mule (2), 1796, obv man standing handcuffed and padlocked, FREE BORN BRITON, rev knife, fork and plate, and rev man standing with a cutlass and broken fetters, both SKIDMORE edge (DH 520, 521). Very fine or better, second with an obverse scrape but some original colour and rare. (2)

Lot 328

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny, 1795, obv St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, rev St Paul’s Church in ruins (DH 522b); Copper Halfpenny mule, obv St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, rev bust of George III, CHURCH AND KING (DH 523b); Copper Farthing, 1795, obv register stove, rev men in forge (DH 1074, as centre of reverse of the Halfpenny DH 480). About extremely fine or better, all with fields a little dull, second with a little edge damage and usual die break, third on cracked flan, first very rare, third rare. (3) DH 522b exhibits some faint file marking on the edge: this does not appear to have been done after striking

Lot 33

BRITISH COINS, Anglo-Saxon, Canute, Silver Penny, Quatrefoil type (c.1017-1023), Wareham mint, moneyer Ælfgar, crowned and draped bust left within quatrefoil, legend commences at top, +CNVT REX ANGLORVM, rev long voided cross with pellet centre and tri-crescent terminals, over quatrefoil with pellet on each cusp, +ÆLFGR ON PER, 1.53g (SCBI -; BMC -; Hildebrand -; N 781). Small crack at the centre, very fine and extremely rare, the moneyer believed unrecorded for the type. ex Baldwin’s Auction 50, 24 April 2007, lot 228

Lot 330

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny mules (2), obv St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, rev JOM cypher for James Metcalf, and obv St Paul’s Church in ruins, DESTROY’D BY FIRE, rev men in forge, 1795 (DH 526, 528). Both about extremely fine with faded lustre, first rare, the second very rare. (2)

Lot 331

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny mule, obv St Paul’s Church in ruins, DESTROY’D BY FIRE, 1795, rev shield of Worcester arms between laurel branches, 1791 (DH 530). Good extremely fine with much lustre, rare.

Lot 332

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny, 1797, obv man skating, HYDE PARK around, rev GS cypher for Gamaliel Skidmore, date below, edge milled (DH 534). Good extremely fine, dull fields but a little lustrous in the legends, from the reverse die when it was about to crack, very rare.

Lot 335

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Skidmore’s Churches and Gates, Copper Halfpenny (5), undated, obv view of a church (2), rev ST MARY’S ALDERMANBURY, SKIDMORE edge and edge coarse milled (DH 539, 539c), type 3 reverse (3), obv St Martin’s Ludgate, Temple Bar, St Mary – Magdalen’s, all edge plain (DH 612, 662a, 665). Generally extremely fine, toned, DH665 with near full original colour on the obverse, DH539 rare. (5)

Lot 338

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Thomas Spence, Copper Halfpenny, 1795, obv heads of George III and an ass conjoined, ODDFELLOWS, rev lion dismayed left, cockerel on mound behind (DH 792). Very fine, bronzed finish, flan crak at 1 o’clock, extremely rare. ex Longman Collection, Glendining’s, 12-13 March 1958, lot 190 (part)

Lot 339

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Thomas Spence, Copper Halfpenny, obv Cain killing Abel, THE BEGINNING OF OPPRESSION, N’s in legend reversed rev bust of John Thelwall (DH 816). About extremely fine, bronzed finish, very rare.

Lot 341

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Thomas Spence, Copper Halfpenny, 1793, obv man hanging from a gibbet, rev open book, edge milled (DH 833); Spittle, Copper Halfpenny, obv view of St Paul’s, rev shield of arms, edge plain (DH 902); Whitfield, Copper Halfpenny, obv bust left, rev cypher, edge plain (DH 911b); Williams, Copper Halfpenny (2), obv Prince of Wales’ crest upon a portcullis, rev shield of arms, edge plain (DH 914, 916); Miscellaneous, Copper Halfpenny (4), obv LONDON ESSES AND NORFOLK, edge plain (DH 923), obv ram facing left (2), rev ship sailing, DUBLIN edge, and rev leopard’s head, edge plain (DH 925a, 926), obv bust of William Shakespeare, rev female seated, edge milled (DH 928). Generally fair to fine, DH926 rare. (9)

Lot 343

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Richard Summers, Copper Halfpenny, 1797, obv head of a wild man, rev cypher, DEALER IN CURIOSITIES … OLD CAVENDISH STREET OXFORD STREET, edge plain (DH 906). Small edge knock at 5 o’clock on the reverse, otherwise good very fine and rare.

Lot 344

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, National Series, George III, Halfpenny-size Medals (8), 1789, all obv bust of George III right, in Copper, rev arms of London, edge plain (DH 930); in Brass, rev inscription, edge plain (DH 932); in White Metal and Brass (2), rev inscription, edge plain (DH 934); in Brass, rev inscription, scalloped edge (DH 935); in Brass, rev inscription, scalloped edge (DH 936); in Brass and Silvered (2), rev crown between branches of laurel, edge plain (DH 939). Generally fair to very fine, DH936 and both DH939 rare. (8)

Lot 345

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, National Series, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny, 1797, obv bust of George III right, rev inscription, edge milled (DH 943); Brass Halfpenny, obv busts of George III and Queen Charlotte right, rev rose, shamrock and thistle, edge milled (DH 944); White Metal Halfpenny, obv bust of Charlotte left, rev shield, HER PEOPLES FRIEND, edge milled (DH 947). First extremely fine, toned, the second about extremely fine, the last very fine, corroded, DH943 and DH944 rare. (3)

Lot 348

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Political and Social Series, Copper Halfpenny (12), Erskine, obv bust of Erskine left, rev inscription, edge plain (DH 1010); Erskine and Gibbs, obv two barristers standing, rev list of jurors, edge milled (DH 1012); Map of France (4), obv the present state of France, rev inscription, CURRENT EVERY WHERE edge, THOMAS CLARKE edge, LANCASTER edge and engrailed edge (DH 1016, 1016a, 1017c, 1017e); General Convenience, obv bust to right, rev shield, edge milled (DH 1018a); Handel, obv bust of Handel left, rev inscription, edge plain (DH 1021); Hardy, obv bust of Hardy left, rev inscription, edge plain (DH 1027); Industry, obv beehive and bees, rev shield, edge plain (DH 1029); Isaac Newton (2), obv bust of Newton left, dot under R, engrailed edge, obv bust of Newton left, no dot under R, edge plain (DH 1033, 1034a). Generally fair to very fine or better, DH1017e cleaned, DH1010 and DH1027 with original colour, DH1016 and DH1029 rare. (12)

Lot 350

Middlesex, Political and Social Series, Anti-slavery Copper Halfpenny (6), obv kneeling man in chains, rev clasped hands, YORK edge, edge plain, BIRMINGHAM edge, DUBLIN edge, edge plain and MONTROSE edge (DH 1038c, 1038i, 1039, 1039a, 1039d, 1039e). Generally fair to very fine, DH1039 with an attempted piercing but very rare, DH1039e extremely rare. (6)

Lot 354

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Skidmore, Copper Farthing, struck from the centre of the Halfpenny dies for DH 480, obv register stove, rev two men at a forge, edge milled (DH 1074). Flan crack, otherwise extremely fine, rare.

Lot 357

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Spence, Copper Farthing (6), obv inscription, rev man riding a bull, edge plain, rev Britannia seated, edge plain, rev conjoined heads of a man and an ass, edge plain, rev padlock, edge plain, rev pig, edge plain, rev three men hanging, edge milled (DH 1112, 1113, 1115, 1116, 1117, 1119). Generally fair to very fine or better, DH1119 rare. (6)

Lot 359

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Middlesex, Social Series, Copper Farthings (8), obv bust right (3), rev crown above a harp, rev coronet above a harp, rev shield, edges plain (DH 1164, 1165, 1168), obv bust of a druid left, rev shield, edge plain (DH 1169), obv profile bust right, rev shield, edge plain (DH 1170), obv canister inscribed “tea”, rev cypher, edge plain (DH 1171), obv plain canister, rev cypher, edge plain (DH 1172), obv cask, rev cypher, edge plain (DH 1174); Brass Farthing, obv dove and cornucopia, rev inscription, edge plain (DH 1166); Northumberland, Copper Halfpenny, obv sailor, rev lion and cock, SPENCE X edge (DH 11); Nottinghamshire, Arnold, Davison and Hawksley, Copper Sixpence, obv fleece suspended from a tree, rev fasces and axe, edge plain (DH 4). Generally fair to fine, last with old pin scratches, some scarce, DH1170 very rare. (11)

Lot 360

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Norfolk, Norwich, Richard Dinmore, Gilt-copper Halfpenny, undated (c.1795), obv large wine bottle, MORE TRADE AND FEWER TAXES around, rev figure of Hope standing with anchor, PROSPERITY TO OLD ENGLAND around, edge plain (DH 24c). Die cracks evident on the reverse, brilliant about uncirculated, lightly toned, attractive and very rare.

Lot 361

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Norfolk, Aylsham, Copper Halfpenny, obv grocer’s arms, rev Prince of Wales’ crest, S & T ASHLEY edge (DH 5a); Norwich, Copper Halfpenny (4), obv figure of Hope standing, rev dove and cornucopia (2), DUNHAM & YALLOP edge and JOHN STRIDE edge (DH 26b, 26c), obv figure of Hope standing, rev shop front, edge milled (DH 33), obv Norwich Cathedral, rev bust of Handel, HARDINGHAM edge (DH 34); Yarmouth, Copper Halfpenny, obv female seated, rev figures of Asia, Africa, and America, BOULTER edge (DH 54). Generally fine to extremely fine, DH33 with original colour, some scarce, DH34 rare. (6)

Lot 363

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Somersetshire, Bath, Copper Halfpenny (11), obv entrance to Botanic Garden, rev tree, edge plain, on a large flan (DH 26), obv bust of George III right, rev shield of arms, edge plain (DH 27), obv BATH and inscription, rev inscription, edge PAYABLE AT No. 39 MILSOM STREET . + . + . (DH 28), obv bust of John Howard, rev female seated (5), ANGLESEY edge, DUBLIN edge, LONDON edge, MASONIC edge and CURRANT edge (DH 36, 36a, 36d, 36e, 36f), obv bust of John Howard, rev Britannia seated, edge plain, on a large flan (DH 37), obv bust of Bladud left, rev shield of arms, ANGLESEY edge (DH 42), obv camel, rev building, 1795, LAMBE edge (DH 51). Generally fine to extremely fine, some scarce, DH42 and DH 51 rare, the latter with original colour. (11)

Lot 367

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Staffordshire, Lichfield, Copper Farthing, obv shield of arms of the City of Lichfield, rev PAYABLE ON WHIT-MONDAY AT THE GREENHILL BANK, edge plain (DH 27). Extremely fine, rare.

Lot 368

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Surrey, Guildford, Prattent, Copper Halfpenny mule (2), obv arms of Guildford, rev Bishop Blaize and woolpack, edge plain, on a large flan, obv Bishop Blaize and woolpack, rev anchor, cable and Liberty cap, edge plain (DH 9, 10). First nearly very fine, the second better than very fine and rare. (2)

Lot 369

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Sussex, Battle, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny, 1796, obv ancient remains of an abbey, rev inscription, edge milled (DH 1). Extremely fine with original colour, rare.

Lot 371

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Sussex, Brighton, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny mule (2), obv officer standing, rev fortress under siege, edge plain, and obv fortress under siege, rev military trophies, edge plain (DH 6, 9); Horsham, Skidmore, Copper Halfpenny mule (2), obv bust of George III right, rev anchor and cable, edge milled and SKIDMORE edge (DH 27, 27a). DH9 good fine, the others generally about extremely fine or better, DH27a with original colour, last two rare. (4)

Lot 373

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Warwickshire, Birmingham, Kempson, Copper Halfpenny mule, 1796, obv cherubic boy leaning on a screwpress, rev three men hanging, NOTED ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF MEN, engrailed edge (DH 55). Good fine, rare.

Lot 374

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Warwickshire, Birmingham, William Hallan, Copper Halfpenny, 1792, obv HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT THE INTELLEGENCE OFFICE FOR MASTERS AND SERVANTS KEPT BY Wm HALLEN, rev bust of David Garrick left, edge plain (DH 139a). Usual die cud at 9 o’clock on the obverse and other flaws as a result of the broken die, corresponding weak area on the reverse, as struck, about uncirculated with plenty of original mint red, extremely rare.

Lot 376

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Warwickshire, Birmingham, Copper Halfpenny mule, 1792, obv rose and thistle, rev cypher, DUNHAM & YALLOP edge (DH 146). Fine for issue and very rare.

Lot 380

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Warwickshire, Birmingham, Kempson’s Buildings series, Copper Halfpenny, 1794, obv front view of the school, BLUE COAT CHARITY SCHOOL ENLARGED, edge PAYABLE AT YORK (DH 197). About extremely fine and extremely rare.

Lot 382

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Warwickshire, Coventry, Nickson, Copper Halfpenny, 1799, obv figure in cap and gown holding a book, JOHN HALES FOUNDED around, rev view of a building, edge COVENTRY HALFPENNY PAYABLE BY JOHN NICKSON 1799 + + (DH 304). Extremely fine and very rare.

Lot 383

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Warwickshire, Newton, John Webb’s Copper Halfpenny, 1796, obv woolpack, rev shield of arms crested by an arm holding an arrow, edge plain (DH 317). Extremely fine and very rare.

Lot 385

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Wiltshire, Devizes, Baster’s Copper Halfpenny, obv shield of arms, rev stag, edge BREECHES AND GLOVE MANUFACTORY . X . X . X (DH 2); Holt, Kempson, Copper Halfpenny mule, obv building, SPA HOUSE, rev pair of scales, edge plain (DH 11); Salisbury, Sharpe’s Copper Halfpenny, 1796, obv church, CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF SARUM, rev grocer’s arms, edge PAYABLE AT I & T SHARPES SALISBURY - X - (DH 21). First good very fine, the others extremely fine, first two rare. (3)

Lot 388

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Worcestershire, Kidderminster, Skidmore’s Copper Halfpenny mule, obv shield of arms, rev bust of David Garrick left, edge plain (DH 26a). Good extremely fine, toned and rare.

Lot 389

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, England, Yorkshire, Leeds, Samuel Birchall, Copper Halfpenny, 1795, obv shield of arms, lion and tree crest, rev fleece, PROSPERITY TO THE WOLLEN MANUFACTORY, edge PAYABLE AT SAMUEL BIRCHALL (DH 28). Virtually as struck but with a patch of verdigris on the obverse, rare.

Lot 392

BRITISH TOKENS, 18th Century Tokens, Wales, Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Company, Silver Proof Penny, undated (1787), obv druid’s head within a thin wreath, four acorns to left, six acorns to right, rev PMCo cypher, WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND ONE PENNY around, edge plain in collar (DH 2a). Extremely fine though lightly rubbed at the high points, darkly toned with traces of original colour, extremely rare. ex Hamer collection, Glendining auction, 27 November 1930, lot 464

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