The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose

18th Century Tokens, LONDON, High Holborn, John Skidmore, Proof Halfpenny, 1795, in silver, register stove, rev. two men at a forge, edge grained, 11.49g/6h (DH 480). Virtually as struck with steel-blue toning, of the highest rarity; perhaps only one other specimen available to commerce which is not as fine £500-£700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose.

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Provenance: Mark Rasmussen FPL 8, Summer 2005 (82); R.S. Bole Collection, Part II, DNW Auction 69A, 16 March 2006, lot 186