Lot 240 – Skidmore’s Middlesex mule halfpenny D&H 1000, RRR, Ex-Cokayne
18th Century Provincial Tokens of England, Middlesex
Middlesex, Not local, National Series; DH 1000, Skidmore’s mule halfpenny struck in copper, 13.84g , 29mm. Struck from a slightly later obverse die state as usual for type. Reverse, sharp and beautifully toned. A choice example, red remaining to the obverse, and very strong pedigree. Approaching mint state . RRR.
Est. £250-£350
Provenance: Ex-P.C. Deane Collection, part III, lot 1399 from Spink 2008 “Important British Eighteenth Century Tokens” Auction, lot 115 (page photographed); Ex-F.S. Cokayne via J Dudman Collection, Baldwins 9 May 1914.
Winning Bid: £290.00
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