Unknown Locality, R. Hoare, Grocer & Tea Dealer, unofficial Farthing (Batty 1602; Bell p.23/1). Good very fine, scarce (£15-20)

Bell comments “Nothing is known of the issuer of this highly original piece, but from its style it would appear to have been struck early in the 19th century, possibly about 1825.” Rarer than Bell indicates, as reflected in the figure of £25 quoted in Schwer’s price guide (1986).