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

Irish Commerce Protected, 1800, copper medalets (2), bust of George III right, revs. harp, 21mm, 4.36g/12h (DH 1165; BHM 492), 20mm, 2.20g/6h (DH 1164; Cobwright M0010/C0010; BHM 492); Peace of Amiens, 1801, medalets by H. Kettle (2), dove above cornucopia, revs. the desire of all nations, in copper, 2.27g/12h, in brass, 2.26g/6h, both 19mm (both DH 1166; BHM 518; Hawkins ii) [4]. Last extremely fine but with two discolouration spots, others fine and better, first two very rare (£30-40)

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:
All except last W. Longman Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 March 1958, lot 212 (part) [1164 from Spink March 1912, 1165 from Spink August 1909, 1166 from Spink May 1919].

The first two are thought to have been issued after the suppression of the rebellion in Ireland in 1799