Davissons Ltd.
Auction 38 27 Feb 2019
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Somersetshire 8 (RRR). Bath. Æ penny token. 20.49 gm. 30 mm. (Halfpenny dies struck on a double-thick flan with a "PENNY" edge). A camel left, rays of sun beaming down; TEAS COFFEE SPICES & SUGARS around, star in exergue / The front of a building; INDIA HOUSE above, 1794 below; M. LAMBE & SON TEA-DEALERS & GROCERS BATH around. Edge: ON DEMAND WE PROMISE TO PAY ONE PENNY. Uncirculated; prooflike; even light brown tone with faint blue highlights. Made by Lutwyche of Birmingham for collectors. "A few struck of each variety."
The Dr. Harry Salyards Collection. Ex Aksamit 1986.