The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin

Presentation of Colours to the Birmingham Associations, 1798, a copper medal, unsigned [by J. Barber for J.S. Jorden], figures presenting a battle flag to a group of officers flanked by ranks of cavalry, rev. a line of men hanging from gibbets with the first one being a representation of Dr Priestley, end of bunepart and the french army around, 33mm, 20.40g/6h (DH Warwickshire 29). Extremely fine with original colour, very rare £800-£1,000

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.A. Jan Collection, Part II, Spink Auction 35, 11 April 1984, lot 94; M.Z. Gerson Collection, Part III, Spink Auction 62, 19 November 1987, lot 578