British Tokens

18th Century Tokens, AYRSHIRE, Ayr, William Fullarton, Restrike Pattern Halfpenny, 1799, by W.J. Taylor from dies by and after J. Milton, in copper, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. similar, faulty label of difference on impaled Scottish arms [the die by G. Lingard], edge plain, 8.38g/12h (Dykes, BNJ 2002, pp.156-8; DH 5). Extensive die rust on obverse and some spotting in obverse field, otherwise extremely fine £200-250

Provenance: ‘Gregory’ Collection, Baldwin Auction 44, 2 May 2006, lot 554