The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin

Hampshire, Portsmouth, issuer uncertain, Penny, 1798, bust of Admiral Nelson left, rev. in · memory · of · the · action · off · the · nile · augt 1 · 1798, taken 9 sail of the line 3 distroyed in centre, edge i promise to pay on demand the bearer one penny, 26.65g/12h (DH 8). Edge inscription partially double-struck, about extremely fine, very rare £300-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin.

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Provenance: Bt Spink March 1988