Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Lincolnshire, Gainsborough, issuer uncertain, Shilling, 1811, ship sailing left, rev. distant view of bridge, edge grained, 4.14g/12h (D 9; Wager p.52). Flaw in edge at 12 o’clock, otherwise about extremely fine, toned £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 19th Century Tokens formed by John Akins.

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Provenance: Hartleys Auction (Ilkley), 4 April 2007, lot unspecified