Lot 192 – Middlesex Spence halfpenny D&H 718, Scarce.
Century Provincial Tokens of England, Middlesex
Middlesex, Little Turnstile, Thomas Spence; DH 718, halfpenny struck in copper, 10.64g , 28.99mm. A popular die pairing and a strong example throughout. Substantial original colour, near mint state . Scarce.
O : Ass bearing two pairs of paniers, both labelled “RENTS ” and “TAX’S”, I WAS AN ASS
TO BEAR THE FIRST PAIR
R : Man fettered with padlock on his mouth, A FREE-BORN ^ ENGLISHMAN 17-96
E : plain
Est. £200-£300
Provenance: Manchester Auction 02/02/1999
Winning Bid: £340.00
Item condition: