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

Rye, G. Bennett, Skidmore’s Halfpenny, 1796, sugar loaves, chest and scales, rev. gb cypher, edge grained over skidmore holborn london, 12.44g/7h (DH 36). Extremely fine with original colour, attractive surfaces, very rare (£200-250)

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. Longman Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 March 1958, lot 265 (part) [from Spink March 1912]
Fawcett/Litman Collection.

36 struck. G. Bennett, grocer; untraced by Vidler (BNJ 1934-7, pp.253-4)