The R C Bell Collection of British Trade Tokens

19th Century, Dumfries-shire, Moffat, W. Walker, Farthing, 1817, bee-hive and bees, reverse GROCERIES HARDWARE &c WHOLESALE AND RETAIL (D. –; Seaby –; Bell, TT p.251, this piece). Strictly fine but of the highest rarity, believed the only known specimen (£80-120)

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

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Originally from an old North Country collection [see footnote to lot 176].

Bell, TT p.251. This is the earliest known copper token from the county of Dumfries-shire