18th Century British Trade Tokens

Lothian (Midlothian), Edinburgh, Anderson, Leslie & Co, Wright’s Halfpenny, 1797, frontal elevation of Edinburgh University, rev. gardener standing facing, holding spade and shrub, edge plain, 11.11g/6h (DH 8). Tiny flan clip on edge, otherwise virtually as struck with attractive reflective fields, bronzed £100-150

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

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Provenance: Bt J.A. Bobbe 1997