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17th Century Tokens, Charterhouse Lane [Finsbury], John New, Halfpenny, 1669, 2.28g/12h (BW. –; D –). Very fine; the only known specimen, previously unpublished (£180-220)

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 Custom House Quay, 1985;
bt R. Sharman July 1985.

The full reading is, mm. sexfoil both sides, iohn·new·in·charter:, angel standing, rev. hovse·lane·his·half·peny, 1669 in angles of cross pattée