Tokens from the Late David Griffiths Collection

Numismatists Tokens and Ephemera, YORKSHIRE, Hull, William Sykes, 1902 (8), all bright copper, by J.A. Restall, arms, WS cypher below, revs. Dock Offices, 21.65g/12h; Grammar School [uniface], 21.61g; Holy Trinity Church, 21.36g/12h; Hymers College, 21.54g/12h; Royal Infirmary, 21.51g/12h; Town Hall, 21.73g/12h; William III statue, 21.42g/12h; together with an extra uniface obv., 21.28g, edges plain, all 33mm (cf. W 3065-71; Bell, 1966, A11-17) [8]. One or two minor marks, otherwise brilliant, of the highest rarity; in original blue fitted leatherette case £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Tokens from the Late David Griffiths Collection.

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Provenance: W. Sykes Collection, Spink Auction 51, 16 April 1986, lot 298.

Only two sets in bright copper, both incorporating an extra uniface obverse, were struck. The recipient of the other was S.H. Hamer