Lot 96 – 1796 Hampshire Portsea halfpenny D&H 80b, Very rare, Ex-R.S.Brown
18th Century Provincial Tokens of England, Hampshire
Hampshire, Portsea, Salmon, Courtney & Frost; DH 80b, halfpenny struck in copper, 9.14g , 29.41mm. This along with the next lot, are worn examples of very rare edge varieties. It’s possible that there are no known high grade varieties of these with both issues likely closer to RRR. This piece, about fine for issue . Very rare.
Est. £70-£90
Provenance: Ex-R.S. Brown Jr Collection, DNW Auction 08 October 2009, lot 178 (part); purchased from J.A. Bobbe June 2001.
Winning Bid: £70.00
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