Lot 78 – Denton’s Durham Sunderland overstruck halfpenny D&H 10, Rare, Ex-Elks, Spence, Fawcett/Litmann, Lincoln
18th Century Provincial Tokens of England, Durham
Durham, Sunderland, Rowland Burdon; DH 10, Denton’s halfpenny struck (over) in copper, 7.85g , 29.54mm. This issue often shows an undertype and, in this instance, a Middlesex 1045a (see next lot). Other examples of the plain edge variety have been seen struck over a Middlesex 363 with likely the known edge varieties also being struck over worded edge host coins. All fascinating. This piece, with undertype clearly visible. Strong example, glossy fields and virtually as struck . Rare.
Est. £500-£700
Provenance: Ex-Ken Elks Collection, DNW Auction 27 August 2020; Previously, David Spence Collection, DNW Auction 08 October 2004, lot 1220; Bt Fawcett/Litman Collection and formerly F.W. Lincoln Collection, Glendining Auction February 1936, lot 198 (part).
Winning Bid: £500.00
Item condition: New