17th Century Tokens from the Collection of Quentin Archer

Middlesex (Metropolitan), Brewers’ Yard [Strand], Rich. George, Halfpenny, 1665, 1.96g/12h (N –; BW. 2976). Slight corrosion on reverse, otherwise fine, extremely rare £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 17th Century Tokens from the Collection of Quentin Archer.

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Provenance: Bt N.A. Clark July 2011.

The sign is probably that of the Cock and Bottle. The use of the device of St George and the dragon no doubt reflects the issuer’s surname