Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

18th Century Tokens, AYRSHIRE, Ayr, William Fullarton, Restrike Pattern Sixpence, 1799, by W.J. Taylor from dies by J. Milton, in silver, similar, no stop before date, flaw on bust below ear, rev. cruciform shields displayed incorrectly, edge plain, 3.82g/12h (Dykes, BNJ 2002, pp.157-8; DH 5 bis III; cf. Manville 193). Virtually as struck, reverse deeply toned, rare £240-£300

Provenance: J. Verner Scaife Collection; Spink Auction 6, 10-11 October 1979, lot 883 (part)