Important British Trade Tokens

Birmingham, Joseph Farror, Halfpence, 1791 (2), 12.49g/6h (DH 45), 13.87g/6h (DH 46); John Freeth, Lutwyche’s Pennies (2), in copper, 19.66g/6h, in brass, 22.79g/6h (both DH 30) [4]. First and third virtually as struck with full original colour, DH 46 about very fine, last about extremely fine and scarce; third in original turned brass box, outside of lid with inked inscription ‘Birm. Poet Freeth in original type case’ (£100-150)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 18th Century Tokens from the Collection formed by David Litrenta.

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Provenance:
*DH 30 copper bt R. Gladdle
DH 30 brass BDW Auction 9, 8 December 1994, lot 361