18th Century Tokens, LONDON, Ludgate Hill, Matthew Young, Milton’s Penny, 1798, Britannia seated, St Paul’s in background, rev. legend, edge promissory penny token payable on demand, 27.62g/12h (DH 41). Usual rim flaw on reverse, extremely fine with reflective original colour, attractive, rare £300-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Distinguished Cabinet of British Tokens, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: W.L. Gantz Collection, Glendining Auction, 23-7 June 1941, lot 1672 (part).

72 struck