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

Alnwick, Skidmore’s Globe series, Penny, Alnwick Castle, rev. globe, edge lettered, 24.28g/12h (DH Middlesex 131). Extremely fine and patinated, 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 [from Seaby].

Alnwick Castle, seat of the Duke of Northumberland; considerable restoration by the architect Robert Adam was carried out in the half-century before the token was struck