The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin

50th Birthday of Joseph Priestley, 1783, a copper medal by J.G. Hancock, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. scientific apparatus on a bench, chimney with smoke at right, 36mm, 19.15g/12h (DH Warwickshire 33; BHM 251; E 807). Usual flaw on reverse rim, virtually as struck, attractive red-brown patina £120-£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: J. O’Byrne Collection, Part II, Christie’s Auction, 10 July 1962, lot unspecified; A.P. Adams Collection, Part III, Glendining Auction, 22 November 1989, lot 154