World Tokens, the Property of a North Country Collector

Malta, Joseph Arrigo, Coaling Tally (?), uniface, JOSEPH ARRIGO, MALTA around incuse 74, holed as issued, copper, 30mm (Lyall 1001). Fine, rare £20-£40

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, World Tokens, the Property of a North Country Collector.

View
Collection

Provenance: Bt. Farugia (in Malta), 1996

The business was founded in 1866 and operated as merchants and over the years became importers of various commodities. Up until 1939 the company was also in the coaling business