Lot 274 – Somerset Bath Buildings halfpenny D&H 81, RRR.
18th Century Provincial Tokens of England, Somerset
Somerset, Bath Buildings Series, Peter Kempson; DH 81, halfpenny struck in copper, 12.76g , 28.42mm. Interior of New Pump Room variety. The die clearly broke whilst making this variety and likely the explanation for it being exceptionally rare. This is often elusive from major collections and the only example handled by the cataloguer. Evenly bronzed with reflective fields, good extremely fine . RRR.
Est. £300-£400
Provenance:
Winning Bid: £730.00
Item condition: New