The R C Bell Collection of British Trade Tokens

19th Century, Staffordshire, Perry Barr, W. Booth, Penny, 1811, a later copy, wheatsheaf, reverse legend, edge plain, struck en médaille (D. 91; Watkin 45). Minor rim nick and a small spot either side, otherwise extremely fine with original colour, rare (£35-45)

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

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Bell, CCC p.64 (nos.162-3).

William Booth (1776-1812), the notorious forger of coins and banknotes, hanged for his trade. Copies of his penny token were made in the late 19th century to satisfy collector demand