19th Century Tokens from the Collection of the Late Francis Cokayne (Part III)
YORKSHIRE, Doncaster, Thomas Birkinshaw, Proof Penny, 1812, Justice standing between bale and cask, rev. value in wreath, edge centre-grained, 17.99g/12h (W 720a). Compass mark in centre of reverse, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck, toned, extremely rare £150-£200
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Provenance: W.H. Robinson Collection, Sotheby Auction, 27-9 October 1904, lot 204 (part)