Tokens from the Late David Griffiths Collection

17th Century Tokens, Bedfordshire, Eaton Socon, Walter Richards, Halfpenny, 1.86g/12h (GO 44; N –; BW. 44); John Smith, Halfpenny, 1668, 1.60g/12h (GO 44C.2; N –; D 44C) [2]. First about fine, second fair, both rare; the only issues for the village £40-50

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Tokens from the Late David Griffiths Collection.

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Provenance: N.T. Bagshawe Collection, Glendining Auction, 3 November 2000, lot 787 (part).

GO 44 only illustrated. Walter Richards (†February 1707/8), constable 1668 and 1670, wife’s name Susan (†November 1691). John Smith, innholder, The Cock, wife’s name Agnes