Auction Catalogue

5 October 2011

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18th Century British Trade Tokens

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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№ 475 x

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5 October 2011

Estimate: £250–£300

Co Dublin, Dublin, M. Murphy, Farthing, 1796, legend, rev. bowl inscribed whisky, dealer in candles, edge plain, 6.69g/6h (DH 399). Mint state with most attractive reflective surfaces, scarce £250-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 18th Century Tokens from the Dr Allen Bennett Collection.

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Provenance: W.J. Noble Collection, Part I, Noble Numismatics Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 1426 (part) [from Spink 1973]; D.E. Litrenta Collection [from D. Parker]; bt J.A. Bobbe September 2003 [from D.E.L. August 2003]