The Tankersley Collection of West Indian Coins and Tokens

Cayman Islands, Pirates Week, 1980, brass, milled edge, 32mm (Lyall 145); Cayman National Bank and Trust Co. Ltd, 1981, turtle as a pirate on crossed bones, rev. sailing ship and one doubloon; 1982, rev. map of island; 1983, head of pirate, rev. two palm trees; 1987, head of pirate over crossed cutlasses, rev. map of island, all gold-anodised aluminium, 38mm (Lyall 141-3, –); Cayman Islander Hotel, imitations of 8 Escudo cobs (4), plated alloy, 35-40mm (Lyall 137); similar, imitation of 4 Escudo cob, 25-27mm (Lyall 138); Tiara Hotel, Cayman Brac, imitation of 8 Escudo cob, plated alloy, 35-38mm (Lyall –); Milano Diamond Gallery, advertising token, brass, 27mm; elongated Cent with sailing ship [13]. Very fine or better £40-£60

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Tankersley Collection of West Indian Coins and Tokens.

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