The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin

Dorset, Poole, Richard Allen, Skidmore’s Halfpenny, 1797, Prince of Wales’ feathers above an oval inscribed 75, rev. legend in six lines, edge engrailed, 9.18g/6h (DH 3). From the usual damaged reverse die, one spot on either side, otherwise extremely fine, obverse with original colour, rare £150-200

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: Spink Auction 58, 30 April 1987, lot 412; bt S.E. Schwer September 1989