The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin

Unlocalised issues, Skidmore’s British Penny, 1797, bust of George III right within ornamental border, rev. tg cypher, palm branches below, edge i promise to pay on demand the bearer one penny, 26.13g/10h (DH 191). Virtually as struck and extremely rare; believed only 8 specimens known £600-£800

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: From a 19th century collection; Spink Auction 92, 9 June 1992, lot 62; W. Anderson Collection, Davissons Mailbid Sale 13, 25 April 2000 (598); R.S. Brown Jr Collection, Part II, DNW Auction T8, 6 October 2010, lot 514