Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

18th Century Tokens, AYRSHIRE, Ayr, William Fullarton, Restrike Pattern Halfcrown, 1799, by W.J. Taylor from dies by J. Milton, in silver, bust of Prince of Wales left, cud under bust, rev. cruciform shields displayed correctly, unbroken label of difference on impaled Scottish arms, edge plain, 13.37g/12h (Dykes, BNJ 2002, pp.156-8; Stainton 31A; DH 5 bis I). Die flaws evident on obverse and a tiny edge fault at 9 o’clock, otherwise virtually as struck and toned £400-£500

Provenance: A. Chesser Collection, DNW Auction 113, 13 September 2013, lot 373