Lot 190

Sale 58 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes, The W.J.Noble Collection of British Tokens

Description

Hereford, R. Biddulph's penny, 1796, by Milton (D&H 1). Considerable original mint red uncirculated and scarce.

Purchased from Spink in 1973. R. Biddulph, the issuer, returned to Parliament at the Election of 3 June 1796. The obverse symbolises the country breaking free of 'Tory' shakles in electing a 'Whig'.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$220