Lot 139 – Middlesex Spence halfpenny D&H 676 – with Spence countermark, RRR.
Century Provincial Tokens of England, Middlesex
Middlesex, Little Turnstile, Thomas Spence; DH 676 – with Spence countermark, halfpenny struck in copper, 7.44g , 27.21mm. Dies as previous but counterstamped with Spence political slogan. One of the only Spence tokens to have his own counterstamp, possibly unique on this very aptly used host. Good very fine and of the highest rarity . RRR.
O : SPENCES GLORIOUS PLAN + IS PAROCHIAL
PARTNERSHIP IN LAND WITHOUT PRIVATE LANDLORDISM.
R : THIS JUST PLAN WILL PRODUCE EVERLASTING PEACE AND HAPPINESS OR
IN FACT THE MILLENIUM.
CS O* : AND, EVERY, BLESSING
CS R* : PARTNERSHIP, IN, LAND
E: Plain.
Est. £400-£600
Provenance: Manchester Auction 02/02/1999
Winning Bid: £495.00
Item condition: New