19th Century Tokens, Co DURHAM, South Shields, a James II Halfcrown, first bust [1685-7], obv. countermarked so shields above a ship, 12.53g (Manville p.236; Brunk 54120, this piece illustrated; Davis 29). Coin worn, counterstamp good fine, very rare £300-500

Provenance: Bt K. Stephens