Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

17th Century Tokens, Cheshire, Macclesfield, Sam Endon, Halfpenny, 1671, 2.53g/12h (BW. 51; Dickinson pl.1, 51, this piece). A trifle smoothed, otherwise very fine with light chocolate patina, rare (£90-120)

Provenance:
R.A. Shuttlewood Collection, Spink Auction 151, 15 March 2001, lot 621 (part).

Samuel Endon (†1679), merchant and tobacconist; his token bears the slogan welcom yov be to trade with me