World Tokens, the Property of a North Country Collector

Jamaica, L.D. Baker / Boston Fruit Company (Port Antonio), uniface, incuse B, brass, square 18mm (Lyall 281; Roehrs 1202 ). Pierced as issued at 9 o’clock and additional piercing at 3 o’clock, fine, very rare (reportedly 2 known) £100-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, World Tokens, the Property of a North Country Collector.

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Possibly a later tally of L.D. Baker or an early tally of the Boston Fruit Co. Both companies were founded by Lerenzo Dow Baker in 1880 and 1885 respectively