Westwood’s Hampshire Southampton Halfpenny D&H 87, RR, Ex-Deane/Ghalin/Gerson
18th Century Provincial Tokens, Hampshire
Southampton, Taylor, Moody & Co.; D&H 87, Westwood’s halfpenny struck in copper, 12.13g. One of the more militaristic Sir Bevois busts with decorative and ornate coat of arms. Die flaw to the reverse of the helmet, present on all issues, otherwise very well struck with glossy and even patina, almost cobalt appearance. Strong provenance, very rare, extremely fine.
Provenance: Ex-Patrick Deane Collection, Part II, Baldwin 25.05.2023, lot 692; Bt, Sven Ghalin Collection, DNW Auction Dec 2018, lot 2058; bt Spink Oct. 1989, from Miles Gerson Collection, Spink Auction, June 1986, lot 67.
£375.00
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