London - Holborn, Paul Skidmore mule (King & Queen of France, Nat. Ser.) Halfpenny 1793/5, Two men working at a forge, rev 6-line legend re. French monarchy, edge diagonally milled, 29.75mm/9.61gm. (DH 507). Obv. die crack running through furnace, flan fissures on rev. otherwise Good Extremely Fine, and toned, very rare 'RR'.
Ex. F S Cokayne Col., his ticket – acquired 17 Mar 1934, from the Lincoln No 1 Col., via Glendinings, for 15/-. Acquired AHB c 1946.