A Collection of Tokens, the Property of a Gentleman

18th Century Tokens, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, Ravenshead, Skidmore’s Penny, 1797, frontal elevation of Newstead Abbey, rev. Thomas Gorton’s cypher, edge i promise to pay on demand the bearer one penny, 26.37g/11h (DH 5). Extremely fine with a hint of original colour, rare £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Tokens, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 2 December 2003, lot 257