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Sold on 8 November 2017

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

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№ 374

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8 November 2017

Hammer Price:
£90

18th Century Tokens, PERTHSHIRE, Perth, John Ferrier, Wright’s restrike Proof Halfpenny, 1797, in silver, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 12.36g/6h (DH 4a). Usual rim flaws, has been cleaned and with associated scuff marks on obverse, otherwise very fine, reverse better £100-150

Provenance: S.H. Hamer Collection, Glendining Auction, 26-8 November 1930, lot 514 (part); W.L. Gantz Collection, Glendining Auction, 23-7 June 1941, lot 1748 (part)