Oxfordshire 17th Century Tokens from the Collection of Martin Bridgewater

Oxford, Thomas Wood, Farthing, 1652, 1.16g/6h (N 3740; BW. 187). Very fine, rare £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Oxfordshire 17th Century Tokens from the Collection of Martin Bridgewater.

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J.G. Rose Collection, DNW Auction T19, 17 November 2020, lot 195 [from A.C. Eimer 1976]

Thomas Wood’s property in St Mary’s parish was adjacent to Oriel College’s tennis and racket court, hence the symbol on the obverse.