Lot 936

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

Description

Birmingham, T. Welch's penny, 1800, bust to left 'The Work of John Gregory Hancock aged 9 years'/'To encourage a rare instance of genius this coin was struck for T. Welch Birmingham 1800' (D&H 24). Dark brown toned, extremely fine/good extremely fine and rare, only 36 struck.

Purchased from Spink in 1973.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$640