The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin

London, Soho, Isaac Swainson, Ponthon’s Halfpenny, bust left, rev. robed female dropping herbs into a brick still, edge plain, 10.52g/6h (DH 907). Light spotting on obverse, otherwise brilliant and practically as struck, bronzed, extremely rare £1,000-£1,500

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: Christie’s Auction, 22 June 1982, lot 334; M.Z. Gerson Collection, Part I, Spink Auction 53, 19 June 1986, lot 285