A Distinguished Cabinet of British Tokens, the Property of a Gentleman

18th Century Tokens, LONDON, Fetter Lane, John Milton, Penny, 1800, in white metal, female personifying Science seated on globe bearing zodiacal sign, rev. Bellerophon holding Pegasus, figure crawling up rock face in background, edge plain, 15.48g/12h (DH 36). From the usual flawed and uncompleted reverse die, rust marks both sides, otherwise completely free from tin pest, extremely fine and extremely rare £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Distinguished Cabinet of British Tokens, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: W.L. Gantz Collection, Glendining Auction, 23-7 June 1941, lot 1672 (part)