Somersetshire
Lot 787 Somersetshire
Estimate $2,000
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BATH, Lutwyche's mule penny of Glovers issue, legend/bust of Stanhope, struck from halfpenny dies on a previously struck penny from halfpenny dies T. Halls penny (Middlesea) the D&H 26) edge lettering also overstruck. Foster Lamberhurst over Lutwyche's (D&H 6 this piece). Hints of red, dull toned reddish blue brown patina, nearly uncirculated and excessively rare if not unique.
Ex S.H. Hamer (lot 294 part) F.S. Cockayne and T.A. Jan (part II, lot 33) Collections.
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