Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 41 29 Sep 2021
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Middlesex 268 (Note in D&H: "scarce, especially in fine condition"). Burchell's. Copper halfpenny. 8.59 gm. 29 mm. Holed (as is the example shown in D&H). BASIL BURCHELL SOLE PROPRIETOR OF THE FAMOUS SUGAR-PLUMBS FOR WORMS No 79 LONG-ACRE / BASIL BURCHELL SOLE PROPRIETOR OF THE ANODYNE NECKLACE FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH Edge: THIS IS NOT A COIN BUT A MEDAL. Toned Uncirculated; luster traces; unusually choice for this issue and officially holed (these were commonly holed, something the edge legend explains about the issuer's intention).
The Mike Sussman Collection of British Trade Tokens.