Lot 1085
Sale 78 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes, The Lampard Collection, The James Atkinson Collection
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Description
Staffordshire, Stafford, Horton and Company, penny, 1801, arms of town, a castle and four lions, statant gardant, Stafford above, 1801 below/Stafford knot, WH monogram, by Wyon, (Davis 96). In beautiful state, blue and golden brown patina, about uncirculated and rare.
The Stafford-knot was a charge on the banner of Sir Henry de Stafford. Horton and Co were boot manufacturers, one of the principals occupied a high public position in the town.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $100