The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose

17th Century Tokens, LONDON (City), Holborn Bars, John French, Farthing, 0.96g/6h (N –; BW. 1407); George Staresmore, Halfpenny, 1.77g/9h (N –; D –); Richard Talbot, Halfpenny, 1667, 2.31g/12h (N 7102; BW. 1469) [3]. N 7102 very fine, ‘river’ patina, BW. 1407 good fine but bent, rare, second fine but surface partially discoloured, extremely rare £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 7102 bt R.A. Shuttlewood 1982; BW. 1407 bt Wakefield Coin Fair 2002; second H. Chambers Collection, bt H. Simmons 1995