The R C Bell Collection of British Trade Tokens

18th Century, Sussex, Battle, issuer uncertain, Halfpenny, 1796; Brighton, R. Maplesden, Halfpenny, 1794, Spence’s Halfpence (2), undated and 1795, W. Mighell, Halfpenny, 1796; Chichester, Dally & Son, Halfpenny, 1794, T. Sharp and T. Chaldecott, Halfpenny, 1794; Eastbourne, F. Fisher, Halfpenny, 1796; East Grinstead, J. Boorman, Halfpenny, 1795; Frant, G. Ring, Halfpenny, 1794; Hastings, J. Tebay, Halfpenny, 1794; Northiam, J. Foller, Halfpenny, 1794, E. Gilbert, Halfpenny, 1794; Winchelsea, R. Maplesden, Halfpenny, 1794 (DH 1, 2, 6, 9, 10, 15, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26 [as numbered in DH plates], 34, 35, 41 with legend starting PAYABLE AAT…). [14]. DH 10 about fine, DH 26 and 41 about very fine, remainder very fine and better, DH 6 practically as struck with full original colour, DH 9 extremely fine and patinated, both rare (£120-150)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The R C Bell Collection of British Trade Tokens.

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DH 1 = Bell, ST p.85; DH 2 = Bell, CC p.179; DH 6 = Bell, ST p.164; DH 9 = Bell, ST p.144; DH 10 and 15 = Bell, CC p.181; DH 19 and 22 = Bell, CC p.183; DH 21 = Bell, ST p.153; DH 23 = Bell, CC p.184; DH 26 = Bell, CC p.185; DH 34 = Bell, CC p.187; DH 35 = Bell, CC p.188; DH 41 = Bell, CC p.189