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THE DIES OF THOMAS SPENCE (1750-1814)
R. H. THOMPSON
THI S paper was stimulated by a most interesting handbill reprinted by Dr. Bell (1968 ,
165). 1
Although it had previously been reprinted by Arthur Waters, his work (1917 ) was
published in only seventy-five copies. Dr. Bell, however, added some comments denying
the handbill's authenticity, and it appears never to have been properly appreciated.
It seemed more likely that the preconceptions were false which denied the handbill
recognition than the handbill itself, and the skeleton of this paper, delivered at the British
Numismatic Society's symposium on the eighteenth century held in May 1969, was
devoted to proving the handbill's authenticity. However, the arguments developed for
this purpose serve also to identify Spence's dies as distinct from others with which they
are linked, and it is towards this problem of attribution that the following paper is
directed.2
Miss Marion Archibald and Dr. J. P. C. Kent, of the Department of Coins
and Medals at the British Museum, have been willing to discuss points in it at any time,
and to them I am deeply grateful. The splendid photographs for the plates I owe to
Messrs. John Webb of the Brompton Studio, and Peter Clayton.
After the minimum of detail essential to a chronology and understanding of Spence,
I identify as his several dies which name him, dies listed in combination in his Supplement, associated and other dies in the handbill, and dies linked chiefly with these
I consider a couple of dies which occur mainly with edges naming Spence discuss the
remaining linked dies, some of them appearing at first to be possible Spence dies and
deal briefly with the farthing-size dies. Finally, I consider the use Spence made of his
tokens, counterstamps, and dies. Within this framework I am able to add something to
Waters in description of the dies, which in certain cases might have sufficed to identify
them as Spence's. The descriptive notes are never, in the first instance, used for this
purpose, nor to make the designs conversation pieces of dubious relevance: they are
intended to explain the designs where necessary, and to indicate their relationship to
Spence and to their time. I have endeavoured to enter into his mind, to understand and
interpret him by his own lights, without (as George Vertue put it) 'any observations concerning right or wrong, just or unjust, leaving that to the impartial readers of the best
authentick writers'
SPENCE3
Thomas Spence was a poor schoolmaster of Newcastle upon Tyne. His experiences
led him to propose a phonetic alphabet (1775) This information I found by research---it might help the Buyer of this Coin--It sadly is notin Mint Condition as one recently sold, which was for £400 At any time anyone purchasing any item can ask for additional photos of the item they seek to purchase.
In 40 years of dealing in Antiques, I have never charged for Wrapping & Packing items for Shipment---now unfortunately because of rising costs of materials in which to wrap and pack such securely so your item arrives intact--I am having to charge the following costs--ITEMS FOR DELIVERY IN THE UK--£15--ITEMS FOR OVERSEAS DELIVERY £25. These Charges are reasonable considering wrapping and packing an item can take between (according to the item size) anywhere from 20 minutes to over 2 hours! Thanks for your understanding.
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THE DIES OF THOMAS SPENCE (1750-1814)
R. H. THOMPSON
THI S paper was stimulated by a most interesting handbill reprinted by Dr. Bell (1968 ,
165). 1
Although it had previously been reprinted by Arthur Waters, his work (1917 ) was
published in only seventy-five copies. Dr. Bell, however, added some comments denying
the handbill's authenticity, and it appears never to have been properly appreciated.
It seemed more likely that the preconceptions were false which denied the handbill
recognition than the handbill itself, and the skeleton of this paper, delivered at the British
Numismatic Society's symposium on the eighteenth century held in May 1969, was
devoted to proving the handbill's authenticity. However, the arguments developed for
this purpose serve also to identify Spence's dies as distinct from others with which they
are linked, and it is towards this problem of attribution that the following paper is
directed.2
Miss Marion Archibald and Dr. J. P. C. Kent, of the Department of Coins
and Medals at the British Museum, have been willing to discuss points in it at any time,
and to them I am deeply grateful. The splendid photographs for the plates I owe to
Messrs. John Webb of the Brompton Studio, and Peter Clayton.
After the minimum of detail essential to a chronology and understanding of Spence,
I identify as his several dies which name him, dies listed in combination in his Supplement, associated and other dies in the handbill, and dies linked chiefly with these
I consider a couple of dies which occur mainly with edges naming Spence discuss the
remaining linked dies, some of them appearing at first to be possible Spence dies and
deal briefly with the farthing-size dies. Finally, I consider the use Spence made of his
tokens, counterstamps, and dies. Within this framework I am able to add something to
Waters in description of the dies, which in certain cases might have sufficed to identify
them as Spence's. The descriptive notes are never, in the first instance, used for this
purpose, nor to make the designs conversation pieces of dubious relevance: they are
intended to explain the designs where necessary, and to indicate their relationship to
Spence and to their time. I have endeavoured to enter into his mind, to understand and
interpret him by his own lights, without (as George Vertue put it) 'any observations concerning right or wrong, just or unjust, leaving that to the impartial readers of the best
authentick writers'
SPENCE3
Thomas Spence was a poor schoolmaster of Newcastle upon Tyne. His experiences
led him to propose a phonetic alphabet (1775) This information I found by research---it might help the Buyer of this Coin--It sadly is notin Mint Condition as one recently sold, which was for £400 At any time anyone purchasing any item can ask for additional photos of the item they seek to purchase.
In 40 years of dealing in Antiques, I have never charged for Wrapping & Packing items for Shipment---now unfortunately because of rising costs of materials in which to wrap and pack such securely so your item arrives intact--I am having to charge the following costs--ITEMS FOR DELIVERY IN THE UK--£15--ITEMS FOR OVERSEAS DELIVERY £25. These Charges are reasonable considering wrapping and packing an item can take between (according to the item size) anywhere from 20 minutes to over 2 hours! Thanks for your understanding.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 4/MAR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Offers invited!
Category Coins, Banknotes, Medals and Badges
Date 1797
George III Antiques Material Copper
Origin English
Item code as1060a328 / Spences 1797 Penny
Status Sold
£55.00 
$69.94 
€66.44 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 4/MAR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Offers invited!
Shipping information
All items are for sale although I would prefer not to send Furniture Overseas (having had bad experiences of doing so) but all items would be wrapped and securely boxed and sent by Couriers.
In 40 years of dealing in Antiques, I have never charged for Wrapping & Packing items for Shipment---now unfortunately because of rising costs of materials in which to wrap and pack such securely so your item arrives intact--I am having to charge the following costs--ITEMS FOR DELIVERY IN THE UK--£15--ITEMS FOR OVERSEAS DELIVERY £25. These Charges are reasonable considering wrapping and packing an item can take between (according to the item size) anywhere from 20 minutes to over 2 hours! Thanks for your understanding.
Quotations would be obtained for you, when I have the necessary information, such as FULL POSTAL ADDRESS-PHONE NUMBER--EMAIL ADDRESS.
I have successfully sent glass to Greece, France, USA, Australia, and ceramic items to Italy, France, USA, Canada. So when you put your trust in me, rest assured I do my best for you. Both you and I are in the hands of the Courier Company, which I choose carefully.
In 40 years of dealing in Antiques, I have never charged for Wrapping & Packing items for Shipment---now unfortunately because of rising costs of materials in which to wrap and pack such securely so your item arrives intact--I am having to charge the following costs--ITEMS FOR DELIVERY IN THE UK--£15--ITEMS FOR OVERSEAS DELIVERY £25. These Charges are reasonable considering wrapping and packing an item can take between (according to the item size) anywhere from 20 minutes to over 2 hours! Thanks for your understanding.
Quotations would be obtained for you, when I have the necessary information, such as FULL POSTAL ADDRESS-PHONE NUMBER--EMAIL ADDRESS.
I have successfully sent glass to Greece, France, USA, Australia, and ceramic items to Italy, France, USA, Canada. So when you put your trust in me, rest assured I do my best for you. Both you and I are in the hands of the Courier Company, which I choose carefully.
Terms and conditions
Our terms & Conditions are that ALL items are paid for before Shipping, whether to the UK or Overseas. I am not keen on sending furniture overseas having experienced terrible results. ALL UK Items will be sent by Couriers, packaged well. I use personal Couriers who care about your items so that it arrives in One Piece and not in pieces! Smaller items are Packaged well and sent by Courier Companies such as UPS, the Post Office or even Parcel Force. You getting your items safely is our main concern as I only wish for Happy Customers.
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5 Park CrescentLlandrindod Wells
Powys
Mid Wales
LD1 6AB
Tel : 01597829093
or : 07908 215243
Non UK callers : +44 1597829093 or +44 7908 215243
Get directions to Those Were The Days
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