Warwickshire, Birmingham, John Gregory Hancock, Halfpenny or medal, 1800, in brass, bust of William Shakespeare left, w · shakespeare i·g· hancock aged 7 y’s around, rev. from the same die as previous, edge plain, 13.82g/12h (DH 142). Some spotting and handling marks, otherwise about extremely fine, extremely rare £500-£700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 18th Century Tokens from the Collection formed by the late David Barry Bailey.

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Provenance: W. Norman Collection, Sotheby Auction, 13-15 July 1903, lot 252 (part); F.S. Cokayne Collection