The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence

Rievaulx, Skidmore’s Clerkenwell series, Penny, ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, rev. shield of arms, edge lettered, 24.34g/6h (DH Middlesex 159). Extremely fine with virtually full original colour, attractive (£100-150)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence.

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Provenance:
Fawcett/Litman Collection.

The abbey of Rievaulx, the first Cistercian outpost in the North, was established in 1132 but has been unoccupied since the Dissolution