18th Century Tokens, AYRSHIRE, Ayr, William Fullarton, Pattern Halfpenny, 1799, by J. Milton, in white metal, similar, cud under bust, unbroken label of difference on impaled Scottish arms, edge plain, 7.21g/12h (Dykes, BNJ 2002, p.155, fig. 6; DH 5). In all probability an original striking, tin pest both sides, otherwise extremely fine and rare £150-200

Provenance: Davissons Mailbid Sale 21, 10 June 2004 (157).

Sold with a copy of the metal composition analysis of this and other coins sampled by the Royal Mint in February 2006