Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Barbados, ST JAMES, Sir Philip Gibbes, Penny, 1788 [1792+], in silver, struck over a Halfcrown-sized gambling token by J. Milton [Dalton Not Local 6], edge plain, 32mm, 7.16g/12h (Lyall 79; Prid. 20A). Very fine and of the highest rarity; perhaps only one other specimen known £1,200-1,500

Provenance: Glendining Auction, 5 April 1978, lot 198; E. Roehrs Collection, DNW Auction 95, 14 February 2012, lot 1038.

Slabbed in NGC holder, graded XF 40