17th Century Tokens, LONDON (City), Green Arbour Court [Old Bailey], R.I.A., lead Farthing, 1659, 2.48g/12h (Rose, TCSB December 2017, p.196, this piece; N –; D –). Very fine and virtually as struck, of the highest rarity; perhaps the only known specimen, no other issues for this locality known £100-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose.

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Provenance: Found at Blackfriars, 1991; bt Dolphin Coins 1991