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

Medals, Birmingham Riots [or the Second Anniversary of the French Revolution], 1791, a copper medal, unsigned [perhaps by J.G. Hancock], monster of Sedition carrying flag with cap of Liberty on the staff, rev. snake basking in long grass, 34mm, 16.86g/12h (DH Warwickshire 34; BHM 360). Usual die flaw on obverse, extremely fine with a hint of original colour £70-90

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: Bt Spink October 1942