London ‑ West Smithfield, Thomas Prattent (token manufacturer) 'Commercial' Halfpenny 1796, Cap of Liberty over cable & anchor in shield in oaken wreath, rev. arms of the City of London in ornamental border, edge plain, 29mm/9.44gm. (DH 459). Another the same but edge CURRENT EVERYWHERE, 30mm/9.56gm. (DH 459d). Both as struck with superb iridescence and reflective toning, first rare and second very rare 'RR'. [2]
First ex 'an old Surrey Col.' via Mark Rasmussen Sep. 2016, second ex F S Cokayne Col., his ticket. Acquired AHB c 1946.