The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin

London, Barbican, Skidmore’s London and Westminster series, Penny, 1797, type 5, Ironmongers’ Hall, rev. City arms, mural crown above, edge i promise to pay on demand the bearer one penny, 24.59g/12h (DH 103). Reverse a trifle off-centre, otherwise extremely fine, patinated £100-£150

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: Spink Auction 81, 19 November 1990, lot 281 (part); bt R. Gladdle November 1990