The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin

London, Whitehall, Skidmore’s London and Westminster series, Penny, 1797, type 5, Horse and Foot Guards, Whitehall, rev. City arms, mural crown above, edge i promise to pay on demand the bearer one penny, 24.28g/12h (DH 93). Obverse die in advanced stage of flaw, small spot of verdigris on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and patinated, very rare
£240-£300

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: T.E. Tatton Collection, Sotheby Auction, 6-7 November 1911, lot 54 (part); W. Longman Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 March 1958, lot 106 (part); A.W. Jan Collection; Baldwin ‘Basement’ Part I, Baldwin Auction 92, 30 September 2014, lot 111