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Three 18th Century English Tokens - Two Uncirculated
Estimate:
$250 - $300
Sold
$275
Live Auction
January 19th, 2023 Gallery Auction l Fine Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Coins & Currency, Fashion & Accessories
Category
Description
1796 Peter Kempson, Birmingham Halfpenny Mule. This scarce coin is well struck and should grade around MS62-63 Red Brown. This Warwickshire maker produced them actively from 1791-1796. 1796 Conder Token Bungay HalfPenny was made by Samuel Prentice in Suffolk and should also grade MS62-63 Red Brown. One side shows an ancient fortress and the lettering on the edge says "DOUBLE TOKEN PAYABLE BY S. PRENTICE . X . X . X ." 3 - Dinmore & Son, Copper Halfpenny (D&H Norfolk 23b) XF with nice problem free glossy brown surfaces. One side says "MORE TRADE AND FEWER TAXES" and has a bottle, the other side says "PROSPERITY TO OLD ENGLAND." and Hope is pointing to T - The edge is plain
Provenance
Property from the Estate of Marc Rudick, Rye, New Hampshire. The first two coins provenance to dealer Gary Groll and come with his flips.