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

Lichfield, issuer uncertain, Halfpenny, 1796, 12.13g/12h (DH 18); Lutwyche's mule Halfpenny, 1797, rev. Britannia, 8.70g/3h (DH 19) [2]. First extremely fine with considerable original colour, second about fine (£40-60)

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:
Fawcett/Litman Collection.

DH 18 only illustrated. The tokens bear the bust of Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-84), the Lichfield-born poet and essayist who became one of England’s greatest literary figures