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Sold between 11 July & 7 October 2004

4 parts

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

David L Spence

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Lot

№ 1796

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29 September 2005

Hammer Price:
£60

Stratford on Avon, Skidmore’s Halfpenny, bust of William Shakespeare left, rev. struck in honor and to perpetuate the memory of shakespeare born april 1564 died april 1616, edge grained, 12.75g/7h (DH 320a; Ogden, BNJ 1910, p.192 and pl.). Extremely fine with a hint of original colour, rare (£70-90)

Provenance:
F.W. Lincoln Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 February 1936, lot 345 (part) [from J.H. Henry]
Fawcett/Litman Collection