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Auction: 22111 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 23: British and World Coins and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 4627

Dorset, Sherborne, Pretor, Pew, Whitty & Pretor, Halfpenny, 1793, cypher of PP&W, beehive above, rev. spread double-headed eagle, PAYABLE AT THE BANK IN SHERBOURNE DORSET on edge, 6h, 10.95g (D&H 7), a touch of rub in places to dark surfaces, the edge clearly legible, very fine, rare

provenance
SCMB, 1965 - 12/6

This private bank was established in about 1740 as Simon Pretor & Co. It was styled Pretor, Pew, Whitty & Pretor in 1792 and Pretor, Pew & Whitty in 1797. Simon Pretor and Samuel Whitty were postmasters and Richard Pew was a surgeon. It was also known as Sherborne & Dorsetshire Bank. The firm's partners and name changed several times and in 1843, when known as Pretor, Pew & Co, it was acquired by National Provincial Bank of England.

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Estimate
£50 to £70

Starting price
£40