The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose

Historical Medals, Farming Monopolies, Birmingham, 1800, a white metal medal, unsigned [by J.G. Hancock for P. Kempson], head left with distended mouth attempting to swallow a globe, rev. Eye of Providence above gloved hand dispensing coins to other hands, 37mm, 16.40g/12h (DH Middlesex 239; BHM 497). Obverse very fine, reverse better than fine but with spots of tin pest, rare £120-£150

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 1992.


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