British Tokens

18th Century Tokens, Ayrshire, Ayr, William Fullarton, Restrike Pattern Sixpence, 1799, in silver, by W.J. Taylor from dies by and after J. Milton, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 3.36g/6h (Dykes, BNJ 2002, pp.157-8; Stainton 31C; ST 298; DH 5 bis III). Small spot in front of eye, otherwise brilliant mint state, attractive olive tone £200-250

Provenance: S.A. Bole Collection.

The characteristic flaws in the upper part of the reverse die are evident on both this and the next lot (6h and 12h), so it remains unclear which might have been struck first