18th Century Tokens, LONDON, Whitehall, Skidmore’s London and Westminster series, Penny, 1797, type 5, Horse and Foot Guards, Whitehall, rev. City arms, mural crown above, edge i promise to pay on demand the bearer one penny, 24.35g/12h (DH 93). Obverse die in flawed state, some spotting on obverse, otherwise extremely fine with original colour, diffused on reverse, very rare £240-300

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 1674 (part)