The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin

London, Clerkenwell, Thomas Gorton, Skidmore’s Penny, 1797, fender and fire-irons, rev. tg cypher, edge i promise to pay on demand the bearer one penny, 26.60g/6h (DH 16). Usual rim flaws, extremely fine, obverse with a hint of 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: C. Orton Collection, Neale’s Auction (Nottingham), 29 October 1980, lot 515; M.Z. Gerson Collection, Part I, Spink Auction 53, 19 June 1986, lot 93