Tamworth, John Harding, trial of the finished dies intended for a Penny, in white‑metal, castle and
trees, no legend, rev. front of Town Hall, no legend, edge plain, 34mm/20.47gm. (DH 8) Extremely fine,
some original lustre beginning to tone, of the highest rarity; only several specimens known.
Ex. S.H. Hamer Col. Glendining's 26‑8 Nov. 1930, lot 310 (acquired by him 17 Jun. 1927 for £25); Ex. W.L. Gantz Col. (his ticket) Glendining's, 23-7 Jun. 1941, lot 1709 (part); Ex. DNW 8 Nov. 2017, lot 320.