The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose

Historical Medals, 50th Birthday of Joseph Priestley, 1783, a white metal medal by J.G. Hancock, bust right, rev. scientific apparatus on a bench, chimney with smoke at left, 36mm, 13.35g/12h (DH Warwickshire 32; BHM 251 var.; E 807). Spot on shoulder, some obverse rim nicks and traces of lacquer on left of reverse, otherwise about very fine, very rare in this metal
£60-£80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose.

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Provenance: Bt York Coin Fair 1985