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Sold between 11 July & 7 October 2004

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

David L Spence

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Lot

№ 1750

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29 September 2005

Hammer Price:
£240

Birmingham, William Hallan, Skidmore’s mule Halfpence (2), from the same obv. die as previous, rev. bust of George III, skidmore edge, 12.45g/6h (DH 136); legend in 8 lines, rev. bust of David Garrick, edge grained, 9.60g/6h (DH 139) [2]. Extremely fine, first with much original colour, second with striking crack and reverse slightly off-centre, both rare (£150-200)

Provenance:
Fawcett/Litman Collection, additionally:
*DH 136 W. Longman Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 March 1958, lot 296 (part) [from R. Dalton January 1913]