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

Richard Sheridan, c. 1790, a white metal medal, unsigned [perhaps by W. Mainwaring], bust three-quarters left, rev. resistless wit, etc, 35mm, 16.50g/12h (DH 217; BHM 346; E 835). Light surface marks, otherwise good very fine, 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.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816), dramatist and politician, co-proprietor of the Drury Lane Theatre, author of The School for Scandal and MP for Stafford