Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

18th Century, Hampshire, Hampshire, Emsworth, Kempson’s mule Halfpenny, 1797, bust of Earl Howe left, rev. Britannia contemplating her navy (DH 27). Tiny spot above u of success, otherwise practically as struck, medium brown patina, scarce (£70-90)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 18th Century Tokens from the Joel Spingarn Collection.

View
Collection

Provenance:
W J Noble Collection, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction [Melbourne], 7-8 July 1998, lot 155 [from Baldwin, 1978]