Lot 657

Sale 61 · Important Australian & World Coins, Banknotes & Military Medals, The W.J.Noble Collection of British Tickets, Passes & Tokens

Description

(Covent Garden) H.P. (Half Price) Pit pass in copper (33mm) undated but circa 1763 (D&W.-). Even brown patina, nearly very fine/fine and very rare.

Purchased from Schwer in 1984. Riots broke out in 1763 when entry at half price after the third act was refused.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$130