18th Century Tokens from the Dr Allen Bennett Collection

Herefordshire, Hereford, Robert Biddulph, Milton’s Penny, 1796, bull breaking its chains, election date above, rev. apple-tree and short-handled plough within wreath, edge plain, 17.33g/12h (DH 1; Stainton 39). A late striking with die crack running across animal, virtually as struck and most attractively patinated £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 18th Century Tokens from the Dr Allen Bennett Collection.

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Provenance: Bt J.A. Bobbe April 2001 [from Spink September 1999]