Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

18th Century Tokens, AYRSHIRE, Ayr, William Fullarton, Pattern Halfpenny, 1799, by J. Milton, in copper, bust of Prince of Wales left, cud under bust, rev. cruciform shields displayed correctly, unbroken label of difference on impaled Scottish arms, edge plain, 12.09g/12h (Dykes, BNJ 2002, p.155, fig. 6; DH 5). Small spot behind head, otherwise extremely fine with brown patina, an original striking £200-250

Provenance: M.Z. Gerson Collection, Part II, Spink Auction 58, 30 April 1987, lot 370 (part)