Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

NORTHUMBERLAND, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle Grand Stand, 1800, silver, unsigned, grandstand, rev. horse standing right, held by a jockey, named (R.A. Oswald, Esqr), 31mm, 13.08g (W 1545; D & W 323/17; cf. DNW 176, 276). Pierced for suspension, minor rim nicks, otherwise very fine and toned, very rare £300-£400

Provenance: Bt October 1994.

Richard Alexander Oswald (1771-1841), Auchincruive, Ayrshire, breeder of racehorses, Liberal MP for Ayrshire 1832-5