Lot 93 – 1796 Hampshire Portsea halfpenny D&H 79
18th Century Provincial Tokens of England, Hampshire
Hampshire, Portsea, Salmon, Courtney & Frost; DH 79, halfpenny struck in copper, 10.43g , 29.01mm. The first of our five varieties depicting St. George and the dragon. Some softness on the high points of the sails otherwise an exceptional piece with substantial original colour. Rather scarce thus .
Est. £120-£180
Provenance:
Winning Bid: £368.89
Item condition: New