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

Newcastle upon Tyne, William Mather, Kempson’s Penny or ticket, 1797, in white metal, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. mather furnishing ironmonger, etc, edge plain, 36mm, 19.62g/12h (DH 2). About extremely fine, reverse better, rare (£150-200)

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:
Bt Spink 1972.

The rarity of this piece is somewhat overstated by DH