Matthew Denton, Farthing Mule, 1795 (D&H Middlesex 1056)

Obv: An inscription DENTON DEALER IN COINS HOSPITAL GATE SMITHFIELD

Rev: A deformed dwarf. Around the perimeter SIR JEFFERY DUNSTAN 1795

Edge: Plain (Conder p.114, 363; Virt p.130; Atkins p. 142, 756; D&H Middlesex 1056)

Choice, toned and faded red uncirculated.

Matthew Denton, (1771-1838) publisher and coin dealer, Hospital Gate and 139 St. Johns Street, West Smithfield. Along with Thomas Prattent, co-author of the Virtuoso's Companion and Coin Collector's Guide.