Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Hampshire, Portsmouth, issuer uncertain, Halfpenny, 1797, bust of Admiral Jervis left, rev. ship to right, british valor triumphant, edge grained, 11.16g/6h (DH 66). Brilliant and practically as struck, full original colour, attractive (£80-100)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence.

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Provenance:
W. Longman Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 March 1958, lot 58 (part) [from Lincoln January 1911]
Fawcett/Litman Collection.

This and the piece in the next lot refer to the victory over the Spanish fleet by Admiral Jervis off Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797