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Sold on 5 October 2011

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18th Century Tokens from the Dr Allen Bennett Collection

Dr Allen Bennett

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№ 453 x

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5 October 2011

Hammer Price:
£300

Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Westwood’s Pattern Halfpenny, 1790, druid’s head encircled by wreath with 22 acorns, rev. pm co cypher, edge payable in anglesey london or liverpool, 13.27g/6h (DH 384). Reverse very slightly off-centre, otherwise virtually as struck with reflective surfaces, rare £200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 18th Century Tokens from the Dr Allen Bennett Collection.

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Provenance: Bt J.A. Bobbe September 2003 [from Spink October 1995]