A Collection of 18th Century Tokens and Medals, the Property of a Gentleman

Medals, Farming Monopolies, Birmingham, 1800, a white metal medal, unsigned [by J.G. Hancock for P. Kempson], head left with distended mouth attempting to swallow a globe, rev. Eye of Providence above gloved hand dispensing coins to other hands, 37mm, 17.55g/12h (DH Middlesex 239; BHM 497). Extremely fine and retaining considerable original brilliance, rare £700-900

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of 18th Century Tokens and Medals, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: Bt Spink 1990