18th Century British Trade Tokens

Northumberland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Spence’s mule Halfpenny, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. shepherd, edge spence dealer in coins london, 11.07g/11h (DH 22). Usual die flaw, minor hairlines, otherwise virtually as struck with attractive light brown patina and reflective surfaces
£200-250

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.R. Farnell Collection, Part II, Sotheby Parke Bernet Auction (New York), 26 May 1982, lot 6 (part); J.A. Bobbe Collection; bt J.A.B. July 2003