The Collection of British Tokens formed by the late Sven Gahlin

London, Ludgate Hill, Matthew Young, Milton’s Penny, 1798, Britannia seated, St Paul’s in background, rev. legend, edge promissory penny token payable on demand, 28.23g/12h (DH 41). Usual rim flaw on reverse, trifling rim nicks, otherwise extremely fine with original colour, rare £300-£400

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 81, 19 November 1990, lot 276