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| Spence’s London (Middlesex) copper Conder farthing
token dated 1795. Obverse: Cat in centre with legend: “IN SOCIETY LIVE
FREE LIKE ME 1795”. Reverse: View hand pointing to open book on which is
written “PIGS MEAT” with legend: “IF LORDS ALL MANKIND ARE * THEN THEY
YE RENTS SHOU'D SHARE.”. Plain edge. Thomas Spence was a reformer who
started a cheap periodical named “Pigs Meat” or “Lessons for the Swinish
Multitude”. His handbills were titled “Loose Meat for the Pigs”. He
rarely missed an opportunity to lampoon the politics of the day and
spent some time in prison for his efforts. Lovely collectable condition,
a very early strike before the dies broke leaving the full legends
intact, and a little subdued lustre remaining, see photograph. H Middlesex No: 1091. Diameter 20mm. AUNC. £495.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |