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

Charles Fox, 1789, a white metal medal, probably by T. Wyon Sr, draped bust facing half-right, rev. the free and independent electors of westminster, 33mm, 10.34g/12h (DH 221; Hawkins p.116; BHM 325); Charles Fox, c. 1790, medals by W. Lutwyche (4), draped bust almost facing, revs. resistless speaker, etc, reads albiens, white metal, 35mm, 15.33g/6h (DH 222; BHM 323), reads albions (3), large s in patriots, lutwyche edge, in copper, 19.11g/6h, in brass, 21.25g/6h, both 34mm (both DH 223; BHM 324), small s in patriots, edge plain, in copper, 34mm, 26.61g/6h (DH 224a, not listed in copper; BHM 324) [5]. First very fine, second fine, last about fine, these very rare, others extremely fine, third with much original colour (£100-150)

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 221 W. Waite-Sanderson Collection, Glendining Auction, 16-17 November 1944, lot 98 (part).

DH 223 copper only illustrated. Charles James Fox (1749-1806), statesman and revolutionary sympathizer, MP for Midhurst 1768 and Westminster from 1780-97 and 1800 until his death