Ireland, Dublin, Edward Bewley, Pattern Penny, 1816, by J. Parkes, in copper, bust of Wellington left, no date below, rev. Hibernia seated left, edge centre-grained, 16.42g/6h (W 1811, this piece; Eimer –). Reverse field with a number of fine lines, perhaps from brushing, otherwise extremely fine with attractive chocolate patina, extremely rare (£300-400)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 19th Century Tokens formed by David Litrenta.

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Provenance:
W.J. Noble Collection, Noble Numismatics Pty Auction 58B (Melbourne), 7-8 July 1998, lot 1953 (part)