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Birmingham, Kempson's churches and chapel series of halfpennies, similar to the previous lot, viz (D&H, 147, 151, 153, 154, 156, 159, 162, 165, 167, 169, 172, 175, 177, 181, 184a, 186 (illustrated), 188, 191, 194, 197a). With a few tone spots, two or three with collectors numbers painted on, otherwise generally nearly uncirculated-uncirculated. (20)
Estimate $400
SOLD $550
Birmingham, Kempson's churches and chapel series of halfpennies, similar to the previous lot, viz (D&H, 147, 151, 153, 154, 156, 159, 162, 165, 167, 169, 172, 175, 177, 181, 184a, 186 (illustrated), 188, 191, 194, 197a). With a few tone spots, two or three with collectors numbers painted on, otherwise generally nearly uncirculated-uncirculated. (20)
Estimate $400
SOLD $550
Birmingham, Kempson's Buildings (D&H 148, 156 struck in brass (illustrated), 157a (illustrated), 180, 197a). Mostly toned uncirculated, the brass issues lacquered and very rare. (5)
Estimate $180
SOLD $300
Birmingham, Kempson's Buildings (D&H 148, 156 struck in brass (illustrated), 157a (illustrated), 180, 197a). Mostly toned uncirculated, the brass issues lacquered and very rare. (5)
Estimate $180
SOLD $300
Birmingham, Kempson's buildings series, halfpennies (reverses 1-3). The Old Meeting Destroyed (D&H 160), New Meeting Burnt in 1791 (D&H 164), St. Paul's Chapel (D&H 171), St Philips Church (D&H 174), Welch Cross (D&H 192). Except the first all lacquered, nearly uncirculated-uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Birmingham, Kempson's buildings series, halfpennies (reverses 1-3). The Old Meeting Destroyed (D&H 160), New Meeting Burnt in 1791 (D&H 164), St. Paul's Chapel (D&H 171), St Philips Church (D&H 174), Welch Cross (D&H 192). Except the first all lacquered, nearly uncirculated-uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Birmingham, Kempson's buildings, halfpennies, New Jerusalem Temple with Ottley reverse (No.5) (D&H 170) (illustrated); general hospital struck in brass (D&H 181) (illustrated); Old Cross Erected 1702 reverse No.4 (D&H 189) (illustrated); New Brewery (D&H 206). The last nearly full mint red, others finely lacquered, nearly uncirculated, all rare. (4)
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Birmingham, Kempson's buildings, halfpennies, New Jerusalem Temple with Ottley reverse (No.5) (D&H 170) (illustrated); general hospital struck in brass (D&H 181) (illustrated); Old Cross Erected 1702 reverse No.4 (D&H 189) (illustrated); New Brewery (D&H 206). The last nearly full mint red, others finely lacquered, nearly uncirculated, all rare. (4)
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Birmingham, Kempson's buildings, (D&H 192, 194, 195, 197a, 212). Mostly with mint red, nearly uncirculated-uncircuated. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Birmingham, Kempson's buildings, (D&H 192, 194, 195, 197a, 212). Mostly with mint red, nearly uncirculated-uncircuated. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Birmingham, Kempson's buildings, (D&H 200,202,203,205,208, 210,212,213,215,216,218 (George III)). All finely lacquered otherwise with attractive patinas nearly uncirculated-uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $300
SOLD $380
Birmingham, Kempson's buildings, (D&H 200,202,203,205,208, 210,212,213,215,216,218 (George III)). All finely lacquered otherwise with attractive patinas nearly uncirculated-uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $300
SOLD $380
Birmingham, Lutwyches halfpenny, figure of Justice/coining press (D&H 219a). Blue and red uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Birmingham, Lutwyches halfpenny, figure of Justice/coining press (D&H 219a). Blue and red uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Birmingham, Lutwyche's halfpennies, (D&H 219,b illustrated, 220 (2)). Priestley halfpenny, by Lutwyche for sale (D&H 221a illustrated). The last proof-like, most toned, lacquered and attractive, the last rare. (5)
Estimate $270
SOLD $340
Birmingham, Lutwyche's halfpennies, (D&H 219,b illustrated, 220 (2)). Priestley halfpenny, by Lutwyche for sale (D&H 221a illustrated). The last proof-like, most toned, lacquered and attractive, the last rare. (5)
Estimate $270
SOLD $340
Birmingham, Priestley's halfpenny (D&H 221a). Traces of mint red, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $90
SOLD $90
Birmingham, Priestley's halfpenny (D&H 221a). Traces of mint red, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $90
SOLD $90
Birmingham, Skidmore's mule halfpenny, 1792, PS cypher/bust of General Elliot left (D&H 224). Red and glossy brown uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Birmingham, Skidmore's mule halfpenny, 1792, PS cypher/bust of General Elliot left (D&H 224). Red and glossy brown uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Birmingham, Skidmore's halfpennies, cypher/foundry 1795 (D&H 225) conjoined busts (D&H 226); red and brown uncirculated and very rare. (2)
Estimate $350
SOLD $540
Birmingham, Skidmore's halfpennies, cypher/foundry 1795 (D&H 225) conjoined busts (D&H 226); red and brown uncirculated and very rare. (2)
Estimate $350
SOLD $540
Birmingham, Skidmore's series, halfpenny, 1792, PS cypher/Howe (D&H 227) the obverse die broken at the edge between 7 and 9 o'clock. Red and brown uncirculated and extremely rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $580
Birmingham, Skidmore's series, halfpenny, 1792, PS cypher/Howe (D&H 227) the obverse die broken at the edge between 7 and 9 o'clock. Red and brown uncirculated and extremely rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $580
Birmingham, Skidmore's halfpennies, General Elliot/anchor and cable 1794 (D&H 229); Odd Fellows (D&H230). Red and brown uncirculated and very rare. (2)
Estimate $350
SOLD $560
Birmingham, Skidmore's halfpennies, General Elliot/anchor and cable 1794 (D&H 229); Odd Fellows (D&H230). Red and brown uncirculated and very rare. (2)
Estimate $350
SOLD $560
Coventry, Reynold's Lady Godiva halfpennies 1792 (D&H 236, 237 (illustrated)) 1793, (D&H 238 e). All finely lacquered good extremely fine or nearly uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $360
Coventry, Reynold's Lady Godiva halfpennies 1792 (D&H 236, 237 (illustrated)) 1793, (D&H 238 e). All finely lacquered good extremely fine or nearly uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $360
Coventry, Reynold's Lady Godiva halfpennies, (D&H 231 (2) illustrated), 232, 233, 234 (2), 235, 238 (2), 238c, 240, 240a (2), 241c, 242,a,b,d, 244,245,246,248,249 (2), 250,251,252 (illustrated), 252,254 (2). Good fine to good extremely fine with mint red. (30)
Estimate $400
SOLD $1,400
Coventry, Reynold's Lady Godiva halfpennies, (D&H 231 (2) illustrated), 232, 233, 234 (2), 235, 238 (2), 238c, 240, 240a (2), 241c, 242,a,b,d, 244,245,246,248,249 (2), 250,251,252 (illustrated), 252,254 (2). Good fine to good extremely fine with mint red. (30)
Estimate $400
SOLD $1,400