British 18th Century Tokens
Lot 1885 Session 8 (2.30pm Wednesday) British 18th Century Tokens
Estimate $300
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SOLD $400
SPENCE'S FARTHINGS, pig trampling crown, crozier etc., (D&H 1083), man on bull with ass's head (D&H 1085) (illustrated)), Adam & Eve/pig (D&H 1088) (illustrated); legend/Pig (D&H 1117); Patrons of Virtue 1790 (D&H 1135/6 very rare), 1137 in silver, (illustrated), George III and Charlotte conjoined busts right/crown above two hearts (D&H 1139a) (2) struck in brass and silver plated brass, Prince of Wales farthings (D&H 1140a). Fine - nearly uncirculated. (9)
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