The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose

17th Century Tokens, LONDON (City), Green Yard [Leadenhall Market], Humphrey Eedes, Halfpenny, 1.39g/3h (N 7037; BW. 1270); Green’s Rents [Bride Lane], Will Warde, Halfpenny, 1666, 1.61g/12h (N 7041; BW. 1279); Grub Street, William Hatton, Halfpenny, 1666, 1.71g/3h (N 7049; BW. 1285), Sam Wright, Halfpenny, 1669, 1.91g/12h (N –; BW. 1295); Gutter Lane [Cheapside], Edward Hill, Halfpenny, 1.23g/12h (N –; BW. 1306) [5]. N 7041 fine, others generally about very fine, last two scarce £140-£180

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 7037 bt M. Vosper 1996; N 7041 J.L. Wetton Collection, Part II, Spink Auction 74, 29 November 1989, lot 190 (part), bt H. Simmons 1996; N 7049 bt Seaby 1974; *BW. 1295 bt London Stamp Exchange 1975; BW. 1306 J.L. Wetton Collection, Part II, Spink Auction 74, 29 November 1989, lot 191 (part), bt Spink 1990