17th Century - King's Lynn and Bishop's Stortford- Token Farthing and Octagonal Halfpenny [2]. Dated 1668 A.D. and undated. King's Lynn, Norfolk, town farthing, 1668. Obv: arms. Rev: KINGS LYN / FARTHING in two lines with date below. Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, John Read, octagonal halfpenny. Obv: crossed keys with IOHN READ OF legend. Rev: HIS / HALF / PENY in three lines with BISHOP STARTFORD legend. Williamson/Dickinson, Norfolk, 63/4 / Williamson/Dickinson, Hertfordshire, 54. 1.85, 1.45 grams. Acquired on the UK market. Property of a Hertfordshire gentleman. [2, No Reserve]
Fine. Second scarce.
Price realized | 15 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 40 GBP |