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

West Smithfield, Thomas Prattent, Halfpenny, 1796, anchor in shield, cap of Liberty above, rev. arms of the City of London, edge plain, 10.48g/6h (DH 459); mule Halfpenny, rev. standing figure of Sir George Cook, edge plain, 9.64g/6h (DH 460) [2]. First extremely fine with a little original colour but small spot on left of obverse shield, second about extremely fine and patinated but spot in lower reverse field, latter rare (£90-120)

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 459 W. Longman Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 March 1958, lot 171 (part) [from Spink September 1908]
DH 460 F.W. Lincoln Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 February 1936, lot 252 (part).

Thomas Prattent, artist and engraver, co-author of the Virtuoso’s Companion and Coin Collector’s Guide