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Auction 39  1 Apr 2020
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Lot 201

Estimate: 450 USD
Price realized: 350 USD
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Middlesex 226 ("Scarce in fine condition"). Political and Social Series. Copper penny. 21.51 gm. 33 mm. 1796. A naval officer with a cannon; ADMIRAL GARDNER WORTHY THE FLEET OR THE SENATE. ELECTION TOKEN / A fox atop three inscribed blocks, holding a pole and a banner that reads "NO MAJESTY BUT THAT OF THE PEOPLE," a standing figure holds a slab labeled "SEDITION" and a banner that reads "THIS IS YOUR ONLY PROP;" the inscribed blocks feature "RIGHTS OF MAN" titles and slogans; "SOME OF THE FOXES TRICKS ON A WESTMINSTER POLE" around, 1796 below. Uncirculated; mostly original red; choice (with NGC MS 64 RB tag).

The Mike Sussman Collection of British Trade Tokens.

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