The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin

Birmingham Riots [or the Second Anniversary of the French Revolution], 1791, copper medals (2), unsigned [perhaps by J.G. Hancock], monster of Sedition carrying flag with cap of Liberty on the staff, revs. snake basking in long grass, both 34mm, 15.84g/12h, 15.26g/12h (both DH Warwickshire 34; BHM 360) [2]. Usual die flaw on obverses, about very fine and better £90-£120

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 28, 28 April 1983, lot 347 (part)