18th Century British Trade Tokens

Hampshire, Petersfield, Kempson’s mule Halfpenny, rider on horseback left, rev. group of weapons and musical instruments, edge engrailed, 11.15g/12h (DH 50). From the usual rusted obverse die, virtually as struck with most attractive rainbow patina and iridescent toning
£150-200

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. Spingarn Collection FPL (48); bt J.S. March 2001