Co Durham, South Shields, issuer uncertain, Kempson’s Halfpence, 1794 (2), Faith standing, holding book, revs. ship, edges payable at south shields and london, both without die flaw, 10.39g/6h, 9.91g/6h (both DH 4) [2]. First extremely fine with original colour, second very fine £30-40

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin.

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Provenance: First bt Spink February 1992; second A.E. Bagnall Collection, Mrs J.G. Schofield Collection, Spink Auction 28, 28 April 1983, lot 196 (part) [from A.E.B. 1949]