Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 24 4 Apr 2018
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Cambridgeshire 9 (R). Hobson. Æ penny, bronzed proof. 36 mm. 1799. Thomas Hobson on horseback right; DIED 1630, AGED 86 below; HOBSON CAMBRIDGE CARRIER 1596 around / The market-place stone conduit he built; HOBSON CONDUIT BUILT 1614 around above; JAMES BURLEIGHS TOKEN CAMBRIDGE 1799 around. Edge: VALUE ONE PENNY PAYABLE AT CAMBRIDGE. PCGS MS63; exceptional condition; many of these show up with mishandling. 48 struck.
A private issue by James Burleigh.