Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

18th Century Tokens, Co DURHAM, Sunderland, Wyon’s Penny, 1797, in lead, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 21.06g/6h (DH 2). Fine, extremely rare in this metal; only one other example seen by the cataloguer in commerce [DNW T13, 388] £50-100

Provenance: W.L. Gantz Collection, Glendining Auction, 23-7 June 1941, lot 1665 (part); A Distinguished Cabinet of British Tokens, the property of a Gentleman, DNW Auction T15, 8 November 2017, lot 250