18^th Century Provincial Tokens, Middlesex

London, Peter Anderson; D&H 249, copper halfpenny, 14.64g. Struck from severely advanced broken die – a state much later than many specimens that have appeared in commerce over the past 20 years. Since only 8 pieces were struck, it is reasonable to assume this was one of the very last pieces made. This piece, crisp with a steel-like surface and with original colour throughout. Extremely rare and virtually as made. 

Provenance: Ex-P.C. Deane Collection, part III, lot 1063; Previously, H.C. Drury Collection, Glendinings, 24 April 1940.