Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

James Stanley, Earl of Derby (1709-1736), Maguire/Poole issue, Penny, 1723, probably from dies by W. Wood, eagle and child on cap of Maintenance, rev. triskeles, edge plain, 10.06g/12h (Prid. 5; KM. Pn 13; cf. Cain 2693; cf. DNW 129, 480). Edge defects, otherwise very fine with brown patina, very rare £1,500-2,000

Provenance: W.T. Ready Collection, Sotheby Auction, 15-19 November 1920, lot 900; A.N. Brushfield Collection, Glendining Auction, 30-1 July 1945, lot 85; W. Cunningham Collection, Glendining Auction, 31 January-2 February 1951, lot 625; E.A. Johnstone Collection; Baldwin Auction 23, 3 May 2000, lot 947