Tokens from the Late David Griffiths Collection

Middlesex [City of London], St Martin’s Lane, William Williams, Halfpence, 1795 (2), Proof, in silver, Prince of Wales’ crest upon portcullis, rev. crown above City arms, pearls 9/8, 9.05g/6h (DH 913 obv./915 rev.), similar, pearls 9/8, 8.98g/6h (DH 916) [2]. First about fine but very rare, second about extremely fine but reverse spotted £50-70

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Tokens from the Late David Griffiths Collection.

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Provenance: *DH 913/915 P.C. Deane Collection, Christie’s Auction (New York), 4-5 December 1985, lot 269, recté 913/915; DH 916 bt S.E. Schwer January 1981