The Collection of London 17th Century Tokens formed by the late Mrs Dora Harris

17th Century Tokens, St James’s [Westminster], Edward Lloyd svttler to his maiesties gard of foot, Halfpenny, 1.92g/3h (Berry, BNJ 1982, pp.158-60; BW Uncertain 50; D 2522A). Small excess of metal on rim, very fine or better, very rare (£100-150)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of London 17th Century Tokens formed by the late Mrs Dora Harris.

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Provenance:Bt June 1982.

Edward Lloyd was a sutler supplying food and drink to soldiers of the 1st or Royal Regiment of Foot Guards, newly formed in 1665, which devolved later into the Grenadier Guards. The first quartermaster of the regiment was a John Lloyd, appointed on 15 July 1665, who held the post until 3 August 1667. The style of the token, although undated, would date it almost exactly to this period