World Tokens

Barbados, Uncertain issuer, Hancock’s Penny, 1788 [1791], on a blank intended for a Halfpenny token of Thomas Clarke of Liverpool, similar, edge payable at the warehouse of thomas clarke, 30mm, 12.75g/12h (Lyall –; Trudgen 4+F; Prid. –; Spink Tn8c). Fine, of the highest rarity; perhaps the only known specimen £200-300

Provenance: W. Raymond Collection, NASCA Auction (New York), 14 August 1978, lot 638A