The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin

Co Durham, South Shields, issuer uncertain, Kempson’s Halfpence, 1794 (2), Faith standing, holding book, revs. ship, edges payable at south shields and london, both without die flaw, 10.39g/6h, 9.91g/6h (both DH 4) [2]. First extremely fine with original colour, second very fine £30-40

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin.

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Provenance: First bt Spink February 1992; second A.E. Bagnall Collection, Mrs J.G. Schofield Collection, Spink Auction 28, 28 April 1983, lot 196 (part) [from A.E.B. 1949]