Davissons Ltd.
Auction 39 1 Apr 2020
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Middlesex 86 (R). London and Westminster. Copper penny. 24.67 gm. 35 mm. By Denton and Prattent. 1797. View of a large palace; LAMBETH PALACE around above, BT 1557 below / Arms; LONDON AND WESTMINSTER PENNY around, 1797 below. Edge: I PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND THE BEARER ONE PENNY. Uncirculated; choice, prooflike, lovely tone, substantial luster; early phase die break evident in obverse bulge and corresponding weakness in the reverse strike.
The Mike Sussman Collection of British Trade Tokens. Ex The Dr. Harry Salyards Collection. Ex Bobbe, 1998 ANA, Portland.