Lot 163 – Middlesex Spence halfpenny D&H 691, Very rare, Ex-Monks
Century Provincial Tokens of England, Middlesex
Middlesex, Little Turnstile, Thomas Spence; DH 691, halfpenny struck in copper, 12.23g , 29.18mm. A scarcer die marriage. Very attractive example with glossy red and brown surfaces. Strong eye appeal, good extremely fine . Very rare.
O : Bust to left, T * SPENCE + 7 MONTHS IMPRISON’D FOR HIGH TREASON +
Signed JAMES, 1794 (the 4 retrograde)
R : Soldier shaking hands with two citizens, WE ALSO ARE THE PEOPLE, 1796
E : X SPENCE X DEALER X IN X COINS X LONDON
Est. £200-£300
Provenance: Simon Monks 03/2005
Winning Bid: £350.00
Item condition: