Tokens, Douglas, a trial or test piece for the Shilling (or a Farthing), in copper, view of Peel Castle from the quay, rev. s · ash across field, incuse a stamped above, 26 below, edge plain, 5.05g/12h (W 2059a; D 7; Prid. 49; cf. Ford I, 229; cf. BDW 14, 446; cf. Caine 2774; cf. Baldwin 77, 2948). Obverse about fine, reverse fine, very rare £300-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Coins, Tokens and Medals of the Isle of Man from the Collection of the late Neil B. Todd.

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Provenance: Bt 1968.

The rarity rating of these pieces has been somewhat overstated in the standard references (and elsewhere) and the cataloguer has noted at least 10 different specimens