Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Tokens (Early 19th century), Douglas, Douglas Bank Co (William Littler, Robert Littler and James Dove), Halfcrown, 1811, similar, no die flaw between s and l in isle, rev. legend, first date numeral over space between b and a in bank, edge grained, 7.83g/12h (D 2; Prid. 47a; KM. Tn 13; cf. Guard 507; cf. Baldwin 86, 48 and DNW 129, 505). Small metal flaw by m of man, otherwise better than very fine and toned, very rare £1,800-2,200

Provenance: V.M. Brand Collection; Bowers & Ruddy Auction (New Orleans), 28 July-1 August 1981, lot 3426; acquired from the estate of Mrs Joan Collins, née Tattersall, who was an active collector of Manx coins in the early 1970s known to the late Hilary Guard