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Click here to subscribeA rare officer’s gilt and silver plated lance cap plate of the 16th (The Queen’s) Light Dragoons (Lancers) c 1830, bearing R Arms with supporters and motto, scrolls “Peninsula” and “Waterloo” left and right, “Bhurtpore” top and “Queen’s” bottom. The gilt and silver plate generally sound for age (plate split down centre, part of “Queen’s” scroll, “16”, right tip and 5 fixing nuts missing).
Leighton Buzzard, Chambers, Langston, Hall & Co, Halfpenny, 1794, girl making lace, rev. sheep, edge PAYABLE AT JOHN ROOK NORWICH, 9.73g/6h (DH 3b). Small obverse edge fault at 7 o”clock, otherwise extremely fine with a little original colour, very rare Provenance: S.H. Hamer Collection, Glendining Auction, 26-28 November 1930, lot 27 (part); N.T. Bagshawe Collection, Glendining Auction, 3 November 2000, lot 769 (part) [from Baldwin October 1950]; bt R. Gladdle September 2001
Leighton Buzzard, Chambers, Langston, Hall & Co, Proof Halfpenny, 1794, in gilt-copper, from the same dies as previous, edge CHAMBERS LANGSTON HALL & CO, 10.17g/6h (DH 3c). Obverse with traces of handling, edge fault on reverse between 5 and 6 o”clock, otherwise extremely fine and brilliant, rare Provenance: The Collection of an MP, SNC November-December 1922 (12650); W. Longman Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 March 1958, lot 1 (part); N.T. Bagshawe Collection, Glendining Auction, 3 November 2000, lot 771, rectŽ DH 3c; bt R. Gladdle September 2001
Windsor, Spence’s Halfpenny, 1795, from the same dies as previous, SPENCE edge, 11.86g/7h (DH 1b). Ovoid flan, usual die flaws in early to mid-stage, about extremely fine with some original colour on obverse, very rare Provenance: Sylvia Gothard Collection [from S.E. Schwer December 1979]; J.A. Bobbe Collection; W. Anderson Collection; bt W.A. December 1995
Amersham, Skidmore’s Halfpenny, 1797, musical instruments, rev. legend within wreath of oak and palm, edge grained, 9.21g/7h (DH 2; Preston-Morley 1015). Extremely fine, obverse with attractive glossy patina, reverse with some original colour, rare Provenance: SNC June 1972 (5200); W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 8 (part)
Aylesbury, Francis Wheeler, Halfpenny, 1797, FW cypher in script capitals, surmounted by the crest of a swan and encircled by wreath of oak and palm, rev. representation of the arms of the Wheeler family, crossed oak branches below, edge plain, 11.38g/10h (DH 4; Preston-Morley 1019, this piece). Most attractive surfaces, brilliant and toned, extremely rare Provenance: W. Longman Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 March 1958, lot 4 (part); P.J. Preston-Morley Collection, DNW Auction 52, 28-9 November 2001, lot 1019 [from Baldwin December 1972]; bt J.A. Bobbe December 2001. 13 struck
Aylesbury, Francis Wheeler, Skidmore’s mule Halfpenny, 1797, Justice seated right, holding sword and scales, rev. FW cypher in script capitals, surmounted by the crest of a swan and encircled by wreath of oak and palm, edge engrailed, 9.08g/6h (DH 5; Preston-Morley 1020, this piece). Obverse a little off-centre as usual, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck with much original colour, extremely rare; only six specimens known to the cataloguer, two of which are in institutions Provenance: P.J. Preston-Morley Collection, DNW Auction 52, 28-9 November 2001, lot 1020 [from Baldwin April 1983]
Aylesbury, Francis Wheeler, Skidmore’s mule Halfpenny, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. representation of the arms of the Wheeler family, crossed oak branches below, edge grained, 11.56g/6h (DH 6; Preston-Morley 1021, this piece). Brilliant, with virtually full original colour, extremely rare; only one other specimen known Provenance: S.H. Hamer Collection, Glendining Auction, 26-28 November 1930, lot 30 (part); W. Waite-Sanderson Collection, Glendining Auction, 16-17 November 1944, lot 9 (part); P.J. Preston-Morley Collection, DNW Auction 52, 28-9 November 2001, lot 1021 [from Baldwin April 1983]. The only other specimen known was that in Spink Auction 92, lot 2 [= W.J. Noble, lot 13]
Aylesbury, Skidmore’s mule Halfpenny, 1797, FW cypher in script capitals, surmounted by the crest of a swan and encircled by wreath of oak and palm, rev. heart on hand, edge grained, 9.24g/7h (DH 8; Preston-Morley 1026, this piece). Practically as struck with virtually full original colour, extremely rare; only one other specimen known to the cataloguer Provenance: From a 19th century collection; Spink Auction 92, 9 June 1992, lot 3; P.J. Preston-Morley Collection, DNW Auction 52, 28-9 November 2001, lot 1026
Aylesbury, Skidmore’s mule Halfpenny, 1797, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. Pandora’s breeches, edge engrailed, 8.83g/6h (DH 9; Preston-Morley Ð). Flan crack from 8 o”clock to centre and other light die breaks, otherwise extremely fine with glossy brown patina, extremely rare Provenance: S.H. Hamer Collection, Glendining Auction, 26-28 November 1930, lot 30 (part); W. Waite-Sanderson Collection, Glendining Auction, 16-17 November 1944, lot 9 (part); M.Z. Gerson Collection [from Baldwin]; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 14 [from M.Z.G. September 1985]; bt A. Davisson September 1998
Aylesbury, Skidmore’s mule Halfpenny, 1797, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. shepherd reclining under a tree, edge grained, 9.31g/3h (DH 10; Preston-Morley 1027). Compressed flan crack from 11 o”clock to centre and some minor rim nicks, otherwise about very fine with brown patina, extremely rare; only three other specimens known to the cataloguer Provenance: T.A. Jan Collection, Part I, Spink Auction 26, 9 February 1983, lot 10; M.Z. Gerson Collection; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 15 [from M.Z.G. September 1985]
Aylesbury, Skidmore’s mule Halfpenny, 1797, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. sailor, edge grained, 9.33g/12h (DH 11; Preston-Morley Ð). Extremely fine with considerable original colour, extremely rare Provenance: From a 19th century collection; Spink Auction 92, 9 June 1992, lot 5; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 16; bt A. Davisson September 1998. The Davisson ticket and envelope with this coin allude to it once being in the Hamer and Waite-Sanderson collections, which is unproven and perhaps a confusion with the provenance to lot 14
Aylesbury, Skidmore’s mule Halfpenny, 1797, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. archer standing right, holding bow and arrow, edge plain, 11.53g/6h (DH 12; Preston-Morley 1028). Extremely fine with glossy light brown patina, attractive, extremely rare Provenance: G.W. Spencer Collection, Spink Auction 28, 28 April 1983, lot 81; M.Z. Gerson Collection; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 17 [from M.Z.G. September 1985]
Aylesbury, Skidmore’s mule Halfpenny, 1797, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. anchor and cable, edge grained, 8.97g/1h (DH 13; Preston-Morley 1029, this piece). Brilliant and practically as struck with considerable original colour, extremely rare Provenance: From a 19th century collection; Spink Auction 92, 9 June 1992, lot 7; P.J. Preston-Morley Collection, DNW Auction 52, 28-9 November 2001, lot 1029
Aylesbury, Skidmore’s mule Halfpenny, from the same dies as previous, edge grained, 11.29g/6h (DH 15a; Preston-Morley 1032). Extremely fine with reflective surfaces, obverse with a hint of original colour, very rare Provenance: T.A. Jan Collection, Part I, Spink Auction 26, 9 February 1983, lot 12 [from Baldwin]; P.C. Deane Collection; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 19 [from P.C.D. 1985]
Aylesbury, Skidmore’s mule Halfpenny, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. bust of George III right, edge grained, 10.99g/6h (DH 17; Preston-Morley 1034). Practically as struck with considerable original colour, especially on the reverse, very rare Provenance: From a 19th century collection; Spink Auction 92, 9 June 1992, lot 11; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 20
Aylesbury, Skidmore’s mule Halfpenny, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. uniformed bust of Lord Howe left in cocked hat, edge grained, 11.06g/6h (DH 18; Preston-Morley 1035). Extremely fine with considerable original colour, extremely rare Provenance: From a 19th century collection; Spink Auction 92, 9 June 1992, lot 12; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 21
Aylesbury, Skidmore’s mule Halfpenny, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. anchor and cable, edge grained, 11.35g/6h (DH 19; Preston-Morley 1036). Virtually as struck with considerable original colour, extremely rare; only five specimens known, one of which is in the British Museum Provenance: From a 19th century collection; Spink Auction 92, 9 June 1992, lot 13; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 22
Slough, William Till, Halfpenny, 1794, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 10.15g/12h (DH 21; Preston-Morley 1039). Reverse die flaw less advanced than on previous coin, extremely fine with light brown patina, extremely rare; only four specimens believed known, one of which is in the British Museum Provenance: Spink Auction 101, 24 November 1993, lot 405; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 23
Slough, William Till, Proof Halfpenny, 1794, in silver, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. lion rampant to left, edge plain, 13.09g/6h (DH 22; Preston-Morley 1040). Minor scuffing, otherwise about extremely fine and toned, very rare Provenance: Dr R.J. Hudson Collection [from Seaby 1963]; Dr D.L. Spence Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 63, 7 October 2004, lot 1157; bt J.A. Bobbe November 2004
Slough, William Till, Halfpenny, 1794, in white metal, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 8.16g/12h (DH 23; Preston-Morley 1045, this piece). Trifling scratch under & on obverse, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, rare Provenance: P.J. Preston-Morley Collection, DNW Auction 52, 28-9 November 2001, lot 1045 [from I. Fine October 1970]. Exhibition: British Numismatic Society, 22 April 1980
Slough, William Till, Proof Halfpenny, 1794, in silver, lion rampant to left, rev. from the same die as previous, edge plain, 13.11g/12h (DH 24; Preston-Morley 1046). Small spot above roof of building, otherwise practically as struck with rich slate-grey tone, very rare Provenance: Bt J. Spingarn April 1996
Slough, William Till, Halfpenny, 1794, in white metal, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 8.56g/12h (DH 24; Preston-Morley 1048, this piece). Minor hairlines and a tiny nick by lion’s left forepaw, otherwise good extremely fine and brilliant, rare Provenance: F.S. Cokayne Collection; A.W. Jan Collection; P.J. Preston-Morley Collection, DNW Auction 52, 28-9 November 2001, lot 1048 [from Baldwin June 1974]. Exhibition: British Numismatic Society, 22 April 1980
Slough, William Till and John Peckham, mule Halfpenny, 1794, in bronzed-copper, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 11.88g/12h (DH 25; Preston-Morley 1050). Usual flaw on reverse rim, extremely fine and very rare Provenance: W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 28 (part) [from Baldwin 1973]; bt J.A. Bobbe
Slough, William Till and John Peckham, mule Halfpenny, 1794, in bronzed-copper, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. arms of the Peckham family from a different die, edge plain, 11.93g/12h (DH 26; Preston-Morley 1051). Very light spotting and a small scratch above obverse shield, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck, extremely rare, very few specimens known Provenance: J.A. Bobbe Collection [acquired November 1977]; bt J.A.B. December 2001
Slough, John Peckham, Proof Halfpenny, 1795, in silver, arms of the Peckham family, rev. phoenix, edge plain, 13.45g/12h (DH 28; Preston-Morley 1053, this piece). Brilliant mint state, light grey tone, extremely rare Provenance: SNC May 1969 (11, rectŽ DH 28); SCMB September 1972; Glendining Auction, 19 June 1974, lot 489 (part); P.J. Preston-Morley Collection, DNW Auction 52, 28-9 November 2001, lot 1053. Exhibition: British Numismatic Society, 22 April 1980
Stowe, Skidmore’s Farthing, 1796, Hermitage building with tree and grass in foreground, rev. built anno domo 1704 within two concentric circles, edge grained, 3.86g/1h (DH 29a; Preston-Morley 1056, this piece). Brilliant and practically as struck, most attractive even brown patina, extremely rare Provenance: W. Waite-Sanderson Collection, Glendining Auction, 16-17 November 1944, lot 13; P.J. Preston-Morley Collection, DNW Auction 52, 28-9 November 2001, lot 1056 [from Spink December 1971]
Cambridge, James Burleigh, Trial Penny, 1799, in white metal, Thomas Hobson on horseback right, rev. water tower on cobbled square, unfinished die with no inner legend or artist’s name, edge plain, 30.75g/12h (DH 8). Minor blistering on rider’s leg, otherwise about extremely fine, extremely rare Provenance: F.S. Cokayne Collection; T.A. Jan Collection, Part I, Spink Auction 26, 9 February 1983, lot 20; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 40; bt J.A. Bobbe September 1998
Cambridge, James Burleigh, Pennies, 1799 (2), both from the finished rev. die, 29.22g/12h (DH 9, copper), 20.95g/12h (DH 9, white metal) [2]. Good fine, both very rare, but the second with several surface marks and edge has been filed Provenance: *First bt J. Spingarn November 1997; second bt J.A. Bobbe August 1998. 48 struck of the first
Cambridge, Skidmore’s Globe series, Penny, 1797, Bishop’s Hostel, rev. globe, I PROMISE edge, 23.89g/12h (DH 1 and Middlesex 114). Reverse off-centre, otherwise extremely fine with some original colour, very rare Provenance: W. Norman Collection, Sotheby Auction, 13-15 July 1903, lot 11; F.S. Cokayne Collection; bt J.A. Bobbe October 2000
Cambridge, Skidmore’s Globe series, Penny, 1797, King’s College Chapel, rev. from the same die as previous, I PROMISE edge, 23.56g/12h (DH 4 and Middlesex 117). About extremely fine, obverse partly discoloured, rare Provenance: T.A. Jan Collection, Part I, Spink Auction 26, 9 February 1983, lot 177; M.Z. Gerson Collection; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 318 [from M.Z.G. September 1985]
Cambridge, Skidmore’s Globe series, Penny, 1797, Queen’s College Gate, rev. from the same die as previous, I PROMISE edge, 26.71g/6h (DH 6 and Middlesex 118). From the obverse die in rusted state, scratched in fields both sides, otherwise very fine and very rare Provenance: P.C. Deane Collection [from Seaby 1976]; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 38 [from P.C.D. 1985]
Cambridge, Skidmore’s Miscellaneous series, Penny, 1797, Queen’s College Gate, rev. portcullis and scales in wreath, I PROMISE edge, 19.00g/6h (DH Middlesex 171). Some light marks above building, otherwise virtually as struck with almost full original colour, very rare Provenance: Bt F. Seymour September 1994
Cambridge, Spence’s mule Halfpenny, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. bust of William III right, edge plain, 10.58g/6h (DH 23). Extremely fine with a little original colour, extremely rare Provenance: T.A. Jan Collection, Part I, Spink Auction 26, 9 February 1983, lot 28 [from Seaby 1959]; M.Z. Gerson Collection; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 49 [from M.Z.G. September 1985]
Cambridge, Spence’s mule Halfpenny, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. radiated crown, edge plain, 9.05g/6h (DH 24). Extremely fine with original colour, very rare Provenance: From a 19th century collection; Spink Auction 92, 9 June 1992, lot 18; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 50; bt A. Davisson September 1998
Cambridge, Spence’s or Prattent’s mule Halfpenny, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. bugle and H in arms, edge plain, 9.33g/6h (DH 26). Extremely fine, attractive brown patina, very rare Provenance: Spink Auction 89, 25 November 1991, lot 400; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 52; bt A. Davisson September 1998
Cambridge, Spence’s or Prattent’s mule Halfpenny, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. Prince of Wales” crest, edge plain, 9.29g/6h (DH 27). Reverse a little off-centre, otherwise extremely fine with original colour, rare Provenance: From a 19th century collection; Spink Auction 92, 9 June 1992, lot 20; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 53
Cambridge, Spence’s or Prattent’s mule Halfpenny, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. wheatsheaf, sickle and doves, edge plain, 9.59g/6h (DH 28). Virtually as struck with most attractive chocolate-brown patina, rare Provenance: SNC April 1994 (2922); W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 54
Cambridge, Spence’s mule Halfpenny, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. cap of Liberty above anchor, edge plain, 9.09g/6h (DH 29). About extremely fine, rare Provenance: W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 47 (part) [from Baldwin 1978], sold with 1903 ticket
Newmarket, Spence’s Halfpenny, 1793, stag lying under tree, rev. snail on river-bank, tree and bridge in background, edge plain, 9.06g/6h (DH 35). Usual die cracks and flaws on obverse, otherwise extremely fine and attractively patinated, extremely rare Provenance: Fawcett/Litman Collection; Dr D.L. Spence Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 63, 7 October 2004, lot 1182; bt J.A. Bobbe November 2004
County series, Kempson’s Halfpence, 1795 (4), BEDFORD á edge, 9.92g/6h (DH 12), BEDFORD edge, 9.52g/6h (DH 12a), plain edge, 10.28g/6h (DH 12c), without AND on edge, 10.36g/6h (DH 12d) [4]. DH 12a and 12c extremely fine with original colour, latter rare, others very fine Provenance: DH 12 bt M.Z. Gerson November 1978; DH 12a bt March 1980; *DH 12c bt J. Spingarn October 1998 [from Spink]; DH 12d bt P. Flanagan March 1981
County series, Kempson’s mule Halfpence (2), revs. Britannia 1795, LIVERPOOL edge, 11.05g/6h (DH 14a); stork, edge plain, 10.32g/5h (DH 15b) [2]. First extremely fine but a little off-centre, second good very fine, both very rare Provenance: *DH 14a bt J.A. Bobbe October 2000; DH 15b bt J. Spingarn May 1997
Macclesfield, Roe & Co, Westwood’s Penny, 1790, in bronzed-copper, bust of Charles Roe right, rev. seated figure of Genius holding drill and cog-wheel, edge plain, 26.42g/6h (DH 3). Tiny obverse rim nick between 4 and 5 o”clock and a few minor surface marks, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck, rare Provenance: Bt J. Spingarn April 1998 [from Spink]
Macclesfield, Roe & Co, Pattern Halfpenny, 1789, by J.G. Hancock, in copper, beehive crest above R & Co monogram, rev. seated figure of Genius holding drill and cog-wheel with six spokes, MACCLESFIELD edge, 12.65g/12h (DH 9). The forerunner of the extensive Macclesfield series; reverse die fracture in early to mid stage, some surface scratches and rim nicks, otherwise very fine, rare Provenance: Bt S. Cordova June 1998
Macclesfield, Roe & Co, Pattern Halfpenny, 1789, by J.G. Hancock, in copper, beehive crest above R & Co monogram, rev. seated figure of Genius holding drill and cog-wheel with eight spokes, costumed right thigh incomplete, MACCLESFIELD edge, 12.83g/12h (DH 15; cf. Spink 192, 16). Extremely fine with much original colour, very rare Provenance: W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 59 [from Baldwin 1996]
Macclesfield, Roe & Co, counterfeit Halfpence (17), 1790, rev. Genius (3), DUBLIN edge, 9.22g/6h (DH 61), LANCASTER edge, 9.55g/6h (DH 61b), edge plain, 5.87g/7h (DH 61c); rev. R & Co monogram (2), LONDON edge, 9.09g/5h (DH 62), DUBLIN edge, 9.00g/6h (DH 62b); 1791 (3), ANGLESEY edge, 8.85g/4h (DH 64, rectŽ PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL), MACCLESFIELD edge, 10.82g/6h (DH 65), LONDON edge, 10.48g/6h (DH 65a); 1792 (8), bust of Roe, rev. Genius (4), MACCLESFIELD edge, 12.98g/6h (DH 67), ANGLESEY edge, 12.78g/6h (DH 67a), MACCLESFIELD edges (2), 11.81g/6h (DH 69), 12.18g/6h (DH 70); RG cypher, rev. Genius (4), BRISTOL edge, 10.20g/6h (DH 72), ANGLESEY edge, 9.22g/6h (DH 72a), ANGLESEA edge, 9.29g/6h (DH 72b), LIVERPOOL edge, 10.85g/6h (DH 72c); 1793, 8.91g/6h (DH 73) [17]. DH 70 weak but virtually as struck and with many die polishing marks, DH 65, 65a and 67 extremely fine with original colour, DH 61, 61b and 62 better than very fine, others in varied state, an excellent run, several rare Provenance: DH 61, 61b, 62b, 67 and 67a bt J.A. Bobbe June 1996; DH 61c bt A. Davisson July 1996; DH 62 bt M.Z. Gerson May 1979; DH 64 bt August 1997; DH 65 and 65a T.A. Jan Collection, Part I, Spink Auction 26, 9 February 1983, lot 33 (part), J.A. Bobbe Collection [from R. Gladdle], bt J.A.B. October 1985 [65] and December 1998 [65a]; DH 69 bt W. McKivor October 1996; *DH 70 Lord St Oswald Collection, Christie’s Auction, 13 October 1964, lot 172 (part), J.A. Bobbe Collection, bt W. Anderson December 1995 [from J.A.B.]; DH 72 bt J.A. Bobbe June 1998; DH 72a bt J.A. Bobbe July 1996; DH 72b and 73 bt P. Flanagan April 1982; DH 72c W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 60 (part), bt J.A. Bobbe September 1998
Buxton, William Hay, Thomas Tomlinson and William Orme, Halfpenny, undated, crescent, rev. arms of the Duke of Devonshire with helmet in the crest, edge BUXTON TOKEN and engrailed, 11.33g/6h (DH 1). An early striking from the unflawed obverse die, extremely fine with original colour, extremely rare Provenance: From a 19th century collection; Spink Auction 92, 9 June 1992, lot 23; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 68; W. Anderson Collection, Davissons Mailbid Sale 13, 25 April 2000 (520). 6 struck. Ironically Hay, one of the issuers and a coin collector in his own right, is on record as stating that he never owned a specimen
Buxton, William Hay, Thomas Tomlinson and William Orme, Halfpenny, 1796, crescent, rev. from the same die as previous, edge BUXTON TOKEN and engrailed, 11.14g/6h (DH 2). Lacquered, extremely fine and very rare Provenance: J.R. Farnell Collection, Part I, Sotheby Parke Bernet Auction (New York), 8 December 1981, lot 16; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 69. About 30 struck
Exeter, Samuel Kingdon, Halfpence, 1792 (3), date on obv., 12.53g/6h (DH 1); date on rev. (2), KINGDON edge, 12.43g/6h (DH 2), KINDON edge, 12.81g/6h (DH 3a); Lutwyche’s mule Halfpenny, rev. bust of General Elliot, 8.78g/7h (DH 5) [4]. Second extremely fine and patinated, others about very fine and better, all rare Provenance: DH 1 T.A. Jan Collection, Part I, Spink Auction 26, 9 February 1983, lot 41 (part), M.Z. Gerson Collection, Part I, Spink Auction 53, 19 June 1986, lot 26 (part), bt F. Seymour September 1994; DH 2 bt M.Z. Gerson April 1978; DH 3a bt F. Seymour September 1994; DH 5 bt R. Gladdle June 1991
Exeter, Samuel Kingdon, Halfpenny, 1792, bust of Bishop Blaize three-quarters right, rev. arms and supporters, date below, edge PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF SAMUEL KINGDON, 12.38g/6h (DH 3). Extremely fine with glossy brown patina, extremely rare with the correct edge Provenance: S. Sweet Collection, Glendining Auction, 28 June 1989, lot 349; W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 73; bt J.A. Bobbe September 1998
Exeter, Samuel Kingdon, Lutwyche’s mule Halfpenny, arms and supporters, date below, rev. bust of John Howard left, edge grained, 10.87g/6h (DH 4). Obverse extremely fine with much original colour, reverse good very fine and with edge nick at 9 o”clock, extremely rare Provenance: J.A. Bobbe Collection; bt J.A.B. December 1999
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