18th Century British Trade Tokens

Essex, Woodford, William Brooks, Denton’s Halfpenny, 1796, wheatsheaf and sickle, rev. compasses, wheel, saw and axe, edge plain, 9.80g/6h (DH 39; Judson 1051). Brilliant mint state, most attractive reflective patina, rare £350-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 18th Century Tokens from the Dr Allen Bennett Collection.

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Provenance: J.A. Bobbe Collection [from M.Z. Gerson March 1984]; bt J.A.B. August 1998