The R C Bell Collection of British Trade Tokens

18th Century, Northumberland, Newcastle, J. Spence, Skidmore’s mule Farthing, sailor, reverse anchor, PROMISSORY NAVAL FARTHING (DH 35; cf. Thompson, BNJ 1969, pp.148-50). Extremely fine, the reverse with practically full original colour, very rare and a significant link in understanding the Spence/Skidmore ‘chain’ (£80-100)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The R C Bell Collection of British Trade Tokens.

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Bell, ST p.132