The Important Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by the late Dr David L Spence, of Pittsburgh (Part II)

Cabbage Society, token, 1796, cabbage, rev. purim and date around six-petalled flower, edge grained, 17.85g/6h (DH 227; D & W 113/103). Some discolouration on reverse and a tiny edge nick, otherwise very fine, rare (£120-150)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence.

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Provenance:
Fawcett/Litman Collection.

Probably issued by a private club of Jewish origin; Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Jewish festival marking the salvation of Jews from genocide in ancient Persia