Lot 285 – Staffordshire Lichfield penny D&H 2, Very rare, Ex-Gahlin/Gerson
18th Century Provincial Tokens of England, Staffordshire
Staffordshire, Lichfield, Richard Wright; DH 2, penny struck in copper, 36.79g , 36.87mm. By far the heaviest token in this sale. Large penny issued by Wright and depicting the bust of Richard Greene. Edge in raised letters and reads PENNY TOKEN PAYABLE BY RICHARD WRIGHT LICHFIELD. A handsome token, bronzed, nearly mint state . Very rare.
Est. £350-£450
Provenance: Sven Gahlin Collection, DNW Auction 04 December 2018, lot 2234. Purchased from Miles Gerson Collection, Spink 19 June 1987.
Winning Bid: £410.00
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