18th Century Tokens from the Collection of the Late David McDonald

Tokens, LONDON, City Road, Skidmore’s London and Westminster, Penny, 1797, type 2, Lying-in Hospital, rev. City arms with coronet, edge i promise to pay on demand the bearer one penny, 24.55g/6h (DH 85). From the usual damaged reverse die, extremely fine with attractive light patina, very rare £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 18th Century Tokens from the Collection of the Late David McDonald.

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Provenance: D.E. Litrenta Collection, Part III, DNW Auction 68A, 15 December 2005, lot 1918