Middlesex 298 (R). Denton's Collectors' Token. Copper halfpenny. 11.1 gm. 30 mm. 1796. A connoisseur smoking a pipe, sitting at a table spread with medals; behind him an old man is about to place a fool's cap on him; TOKEN COLLECTORS HALFPENNY . PAYABLE ON DEMAND. 1796 / An ass and a mule greeting one another; BE ASSURED FRIEND MULE YOU NEVER SHALL WANT MY PROTECTION. Edge: ANY SUM GIVEN FOR SCARCE ORIGINAL IMPRESSIONS. Uncirculated; light toning, surfaces showing original red; a rare and popular satirical piece.

Ex Jan with his tag.