Provincial Tokens
Middlesex Miscellaneous DH 7
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
G.BRIT - MIDDLESEX |
| Item Description: |
PENNY 1797 G.BRIT D&h-7 MIDDLESEX-GOODMANS FIELDS E: PLAIN Middlesex DH 7 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 64 BN |
| Owner: |
farthing |
Owner Comments:
Middlesex Miscellaneous DH #7
Obverse: Laureated bust of King George III to right BRITISH COMMERCIAL PENNY.
Reverse: Britannia seated on a cannon carriage, facing left and holding an olive branch in her right hand BRITANNIA Ex: 1797
Edge: Plain
Diesinker: John Westwood
Manufacturer: John Westwood
Rarity: Rare
Some writers believe this to be a pattern penny with Westwood trying to win a contract with the mint, others believe this was created for sale to collectors.
Heritage Sale, 16 December 2021