The Collection of West Country Tokens formed by the late Richard Dinwiddy

17th Century Tokens, CORNWALL/SCILLY IS., St Martin’s, Thomas Ekines, Halfpenny, 0.32g/6h (N 571; BW. 76). A large fragment, pierced, but very rare £30-£40

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of West Country Tokens formed by the late Richard Dinwiddy.

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With Seaby 1969; R. Treadgold Collection; bt N.A. Clark.

The issuer held a long lease on St Martin’s, was the first steward of the Godolphin family and encouraged settlement on the island. His initials are over a tower erected in 1687 as an aid to navigation