The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose

18th Century Tokens, LONDON, Clerkenwell, Thomas Gorton, Skidmore’s Penny, 1797, fender and fire-irons, rev. tg cypher, edge i promise to pay on demand the bearer one penny, 26.37g/6h (DH 16). Usual rim flaws, extremely fine with original colour, rare £150-£200

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

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Provenance: Spink Auction 51, 16 April 1986, lot 400 (part)