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17th Century Tokens, St Clement’s Lane [Eastcheap], E.I.M. in clements lane, pewter Farthing, 2.34g/1h (BW. –; D –). Very fine and the only known specimen, previously unpublished (£40-50)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of London 17th Century Tokens formed by the late Mrs Dora Harris.

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Provenance:
Found in the R. Thames near Southwark Bridge, in line with the Bear Gardens, 1983;
bt R. Sharman March 1983.

The full reading is, mm. lis on obv. only, ·in·clemend·lane:, ancient sloop, rigged, rev. e i m initials entwined with flowers