363, Lot: 514. Estimate $150. Sold for $500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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TRADE TOKENS, Middlesex. Political & Social Series. CU Penny (33mm, 22.57 g, 6h). Dated
1796. WORTHY THE FLEET OR THE SENATE. ADMIRAL GARDNER around in two lines, Admiral Gardner standing facing on flag, right hand resting on a cannon behind him; ELECTION TOKEN to his left and right / SOME OF THE FOXES TRICKS ON A WESTMINSTER POLE around, a fox holding a pole standing on three inscribed blocks; to right, a standing male figure facing left; to left, inscribed and crowned obelisk. D&H 226. Choice EF, much original red with some minor spotting.