Davissons Ltd.
Auction 36 22 February 2017
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Staffordshire 2(RR). Lichfield. Æ penny. 36.41 gm. 36 mm. A private issue token. Die by Hancock. Manufactured by Kempson. 72 struck. Left facing bust; RICHARD GREENE COLLECTOR OF THE LICHFIELD MUSEUM DIED JUNE 4, 1793 AGED 77 / An ornate and antique arched doorway and door; WEST PORCH OF LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL. 1800 Edge: PENNY TOKEN PAYABLE BY RICHARD WRIGHT LICHFIELD in raised letters. Choice Extremely Fine; substantial luster, particularly on reverse; typical die break obverse field right. A notably heavy piece for this series.... Extremely rare.