Middlesex 497a ("Exceedingly rare"). Skidmore (one of the rarities from his series of muled dies). Copper halfpenny. 9.98 gm. 30 mm. 1795. Two men at a forge; MANUFACTORY & IRON FOUNDRY CLERKENWELL around; 1795 below / Bust left; DAVID GARRICK ESQR around. Edge: Milled over SKIDMORE.... Uncirculated; lightly toned with much luster; minor striking crack on a large flan.
Ex Noble, Lot 534. Spink tag.