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London, Westminster, Skidmore’s Miscellaneous series, Penny, House of Commons, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. cap of Liberty over coronet on pole, palm branch and cornucopia below, edge i promise to pay on demand the bearer one penny, 25.55g/12h (DH 173). Reverse with usual die flaw, spot in centre of reverse, otherwise extremely fine and patinated, rare £150-£200
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: P.C. Deane Collection, Christie’s Auction (New York), 4-5 December 1985, lot 75; bt P.C. Deane April 1986
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