Davissons Ltd.
Auction 39 1 Apr 2020
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Staffordshire 9 (RR). Tamworth. Copper penny. 34.3 gm. 33 mm. Die by Wyon, manufactured by Kempson. 48 struck. A castle; TAMWORTH CASTLE above, EAST VIEW 1799 in exergue / View of city building; TOWN HALL REBUILT BY THOMAS GUY above, TAMWORTH 1701 in exergue. Edge: Ornate with substantial text (and arguably the most interesting edge in the D&H series) PENNY TOKEN PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF ION HARDING CALICO PRINTER TAMWORTH. Uncirculated; a dramatic and exciting piece.
The Mike Sussman Collection of British Trade Tokens.