Tamworth, John Harding Penny

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Tamworth, John Harding, trial of the finished dies intended for a Penny, in white‑metal, castle and trees, no legend, rev. front of Town Hall, no legend, edge plain, 34mm/20.47gm. (DH…
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Tamworth, John Harding, trial of the finished dies intended for a Penny, in white‑metal, castle and trees, no legend, rev. front of Town Hall, no legend, edge plain, 34mm/20.47gm. (DH 8) Extremely fine, some original lustre beginning to tone, of the highest rarity; only several specimens known.

Ex. S.H. Hamer Col. Glendining’s 26‑8 Nov. 1930, lot 310 (acquired by him 17 Jun. 1927 for £25).
Ex. W.L. Gantz Col. (his ticket).
Glendining’s, 23‑7 Jun. 1941, lot 1709 (part)
Ex. DNW 8 Nov. 2017, lot 320.

Specification

Token Group

Tokens

Token Category

18th Century

Token Region

18th century England

Token County

Staffordshire

Metal

White Metal

Size (mm)

35

References DH7
Weight 27.33 g

Provenance

Ex. S.H. Hamer Col. Glendining’s 26‑8 Nov. 1930, lot 310 (acquired by him 17 Jun. 1927 for £25).
Ex. W.L. Gantz Col. (his ticket).
Glendining’s, 23‑7 Jun. 1941, lot 1709 (part)
Ex. DNW 8 Nov. 2017, lot 320.

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