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

Tamworth, John Harding, Penny, 1799, castle and trees, rev. Town Hall, edge penny token payable at the house of iohn harding calico printer tamworth, 34.43g/6h (DH 9). Extremely fine with virtually full original colour, very rare, especially in this state (£300-400)

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:
W.J. Noble Collection, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 843 [from Spink 1987]
bt R. Gladdle.

48 struck. John Harding, calico printer and partner in the Tamworth Bank, proprietors Harding, Oakes & Willington, which failed in 1819. A neighbour of Francis Blick at Bonehill, his collection of tokens was purchased by Sir George Chetwynd