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

Soho, Robert Orchard, Halfpence (2), 1795, edge plain, 14.13g/6h (DH 399); undated, edge plain, 9.58g/5h (DH 400) [2]. First from the usual cracked obverse die and second with light handling marks, otherwise both extremely fine with original colour (£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.

First only illustrated. Robert Orchard, grocer, tea dealer and entrepreneur, 34 Greek street, Soho and resident of Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire