Lot 161 – Middlesex Spence halfpenny D&H 690b
Century Provincial Tokens of England, Middlesex
Middlesex, Little Turnstile, Thomas Spence; DH 690b, halfpenny struck in copper, 10.16g , 27.63mm. Struck on a small planchet, reverse softly struck but substantial red throughout. Extremely fine .
O : Bust to left, T * SPENCE + 7 MONTHS IMPRISON’D FOR HIGH TREASON +
Signed JAMES, 1794 (the 4 retrograde)
R : Shepherd reclined under a tree, 1790 (date obliterated, but still clear)
E : plain
Est. £120-£150
Provenance: Manchester Auction 02/02/1999
Winning Bid: £185.00
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