Warwickshire, Birmingham, John Gregory Hancock, Halfpenny or medal, 1800, bust right, sir original around, rev. this is my work iohn gregory hancock aged 7 years…industry produceth wealth, edge plain, 15.83g/12h (DH 140). Die flaws on obverse rim, virtually as struck with reflective fields and attractive dark patina, very rare £1,000-£1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin.

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Provenance: C. Brunel Collection; bt S.E. Schwer April 1990