The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose

18th Century Tokens, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, Gloucester, Skidmore’s Penny, 1797, view of St Peter’s Cathedral, rev. Thomas Gorton’s cypher, edge i promise to pay on demand the bearer one penny, 26.42g/12h (DH 21). Obverse characteristically slight off-centre, otherwise extremely fine with a hint of original colour and reflective patina, rare £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose.

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Provenance: J.R. Farnell Sr Collection, Part I, Sotheby Parke Bernet Auction (New York), 8 December 1981, lot 31; M.Z. Gerson Collection, Part I, Spink Auction 53, 19 June 1986, lot 48