The Important Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by the late Dr David L Spence, of Pittsburgh (Part II)

Birmingham, Thomas Wyon, Penny, 1796, obelisk, rev. bouquet in sunken circle, tw cypher below, edge i promise to pay on demand the bearer one penny, 21.64g/12h (DH 25). Obverse rather scuffed, very fine, reverse extremely fine, unevenly toned (£30-40)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence.

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Bt Baldwin.

Thomas Wyon Sr (1767-1830), die and seal engraver, 2 Temple street and later at Lionel street in partnership with his brother Peter (†1822) until 1800. Thomas then moved to London where he was in business at 20 John street, Southwark, then from 1818 successively at Regent street, Vauxhall walk, Lambeth and Nassau street, Soho [now Gerrard place]. He was appointed chief engraver of the King’s Seals in 1816 (Hawkins pp.113-14)