Important British Trade Tokens

Birmingham, Riots [or the Second Anniversary of the French Revolution], 1791, medals (2), unsigned [perhaps by J.G. Hancock], monster of Sedition carrying flag with cap of Liberty on the staff, revs. snake basking in long grass, in copper, 15.99g/12h, in white metal, 13,73g/12h, both 34mm (both DH 34; BHM 360) [2]. First very fine and has been lightly lacquered, second about extremely fine (£80-100)

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:
*Second W.J. Noble Collection, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 949 [from Spink 1975]