The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence

Kempson’s Erskine and Gibbs Proof Halfpenny, 1794, in silver, two barristers standing holding label inscribed bill of rights, magna charta above, rev. legend in 9 lines, edge engrailed, 9.56g/12h (DH 1011). Extremely fine and attractively toned, very rare (£300-350)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence.

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Provenance:
W.J. Noble Collection, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 668 [from Spink 1975]
Davissons Mailbid Sale 12, 18 November 1999 (313)