The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin

London, Westminster, Skidmore’s Miscellaneous series, Penny, House of Commons, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. cap of Liberty over coronet on pole, palm branch and cornucopia below, edge i promise to pay on demand the bearer one penny, 25.55g/12h (DH 173). Reverse with usual die flaw, spot in centre of reverse, otherwise extremely fine and patinated, rare £150-£200

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: P.C. Deane Collection, Christie’s Auction (New York), 4-5 December 1985, lot 75; bt P.C. Deane April 1986