Lot 1142
London - Newgate Street, Henry Symonds… Kempson’ gilt proof Halfpenny 1794




The Deane Collection of 18th Century Tokens | 112
Auction: 11 October 2023 at 12:50 BST
£540
Description
London - Newgate Street, Henry Symonds, William Winterbotham, James Ridgway and Daniel Holt,
Kempson’ gilt proof Halfpenny 1794, View of prison façade, rev. 8-line legend, edge diagonally milled
over CHAMBERS LANGSTON HALL & Co, 28.75mm/6.74gm. (DH 393e var). Extremely Fine with
original heavy gilt and original lustre. Of the highest rarity - unique !
Ex. F S Cokayne Col., his ticket, ex John Dudman sale acquired by AHB in 1914, sold 9 May 1914 for 4/- Acquired AHB c 1946.




