The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence

High Holborn, Skidmore’s mule Halfpence (2), guillotine, rev. busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette dividing 1795, edge grained, 9.63g/6h (DH 513); Minerva standing, rev. cap of Liberty on pole, skidmore edge, 12.58g/6h (DH 514) [2]. Extremely fine, second with original colour, both very rare (£120-150)

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, additionally:
DH 513 SCMB July 1955, bt Seaby 1956.

DH 514 only illustrated