The Collection of Lead Tokens formed by the late David Rogers

Mid-18th century lead series (34), a few earlier, including a variety of depictions, birds particularly well represented, a mixture of Halfpenny and Farthing-sizes [34]. Fine to very fine £90-£120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Lead Tokens formed by the late David Rogers.

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One of the tokens depicting a swan is an Abingdon piece of the type discussed in LTT 164, p.2, possibly connected with the practice of Thames swan upping