British Tokens

18th Century Tokens, Warwickshire, Birmingham, Thomas Welch, Penny, 1799, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. fasces and branch above promissory penny token issued by thomas welch second troop 1799, edge armed to preserve our lives property and constitution against foreign and domestic enemies, 27.29g/6h (DH 28). Extremely fine with original colour, of the highest rarity
£600-800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Tokens from the Late David Griffiths Collection.

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Provenance: F.W. Lincoln Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 February 1936, lot 131; W. Waite-Sanderson Collection, Glendining Auction, 16-17 November 1944, lot 220; Spink Auction 35, 11 April 1984, lot 377.

4 struck