The Collection of 19th Century Tokens formed by John Akins (Part II)
Lincolnshire, Gainsborough, John Gamson, Shilling, 1811, Star and Garter, rev. figure of Commerce seated left on bale, edge grained, 4.37g/12h (D 5). Virtually as struck, retaining much mint bloom, very rare £400-£500
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Provenance: SNC September 1987 (5399); W.J. Noble Collection, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 1696; F. Gorsler Collection, DNW Auction T12, 3 October 2012, lot 82