The R C Bell Collection of British Trade Tokens

18th Century, Fifeshire, Kirkcaldy, R. Boog, Penny, 1797, bust of Adam Smith right, reverse agricultural implements on quay-side, ships in background, edge plain (DH 1). Small spot of verdigris in front of bust, otherwise extremely fine and bronzed, an attractive piece, rare (£180-220)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The R C Bell Collection of British Trade Tokens.

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Bell, TT p.225.

Revd. Robert Boog (c.1750-1823); Adam Smith (1723-90), economist and author, born at Kirkcaldy. The symbolic reverse type was inspired by James Wright Jr