The R C Bell Collection of British Trade Tokens

18th Century, Lothian (Midlothian), Edinburgh, A. Melrose & Co, Farthing; J. Steele, Farthings (2, one with M punched over 224); Steuart, Farthing; Thomson, Farthing; A.J. & M. Walker, Farthing; McFarlane, Farthing; J. Watt, Farthing (DH 102, 123 [2, one countermarked], 124, 129, 133 variety from different obv. die, 141, 144). [8]. Fine and better, many rare (£60-90)

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

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All originally from an old North Country collection [see footnote to lot 176]. DH 123 with countermark and 133 variety both illustrated