Middlesex Orchard Uniface Gilt Halfpenny DH 399bis – Unique
18th Century Provincial Tokens, Middlesex
London, Soho, Robert Orchard; D&H 399bis, uniface gilt-copper halfpenny, 8.87g, with plain edge. Described by Cokayne as a proof of the obverse die, retaining virtually full original colour. Extremely fine but essentially as made. Of the highest rarity, this the only example in existence – unique.
Provenance : Ex-P.C. Deane Collection, part III, lot 1146 from Baldwin Basement sale I, September 2014; F.S. Cokayne Collection, acq. Baldwins 1946.
£1,195.00
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