17th Century, Kent, Groombridge [now Old Groombridge], Rich[ard] Cunstable, Halfpence (2, different rev. dies), 1665, 1.59g/9h (N 2605; BW. 342), 1666, 1.87g/6h (N 2606; BW. 343), heart-shaped Halfpenny, 1668, 2.06g/12h (N 2607; BW. 344) [3]. All fine, a rare group; the only three issues for the town (£250-300)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 17th Century Tokens of Kent formed by the late Robert Hogarth.

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Provenance:
BW. 342 and 343 V.J. Newbury Collection, bt Baldwin May 2002
*BW. 344 found in a field near Eastbourne (Sussex), bt Baldwin December 1995.

Richard Constable, mercer