Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Durham, South Shields, Prattent’s Halfpenny, 1796, arms, rev. anchor and cable, edge engrailed, 9.36g/1h (DH 8). Usual die striation marks on obverse and a small surface metal flaw by lower end of cable, otherwise extremely fine with light chocolate patina, rare (£80-100)

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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Provenance:
Fawcett/Litman Collection