The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose

17th Century Tokens, LONDON (City), Custom House, S.E.T. at the tavern, Farthing, 0.87g/6h (N 6855; BW. 826); Dice Quay [New Custom House], Francis Turall, Farthing, 1.28g/12h (N 6858; BW. 830); Distaff Lane, R.D.M. at the deathes head, Farthing, 1652, 1.10g/12h (N 6863; BW. 832); Dowgate, S.P., Sixpence, 2.72g/6h (N –; BW. 852) [4]. BW. 852 excavated but extremely rare, others fine and better, N 6855 with ‘river’ patina £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose.

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Provenance: N 6855 bt R. Gladdle 1996; N 6858 bt R.A. Shuttlewood 1991; *N 6863 bt Spink 1991; BW. 852 found in the R. Thames, bt 1985