Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

18th Century Tokens, Co DURHAM, Sunderland, Wyon’s Penny, 1797, in lead, view of iron bridge with brig passing underneath, rev. two large vessels and a small keel, edge plain, 17.24g/6h (DH 2). Underlying scratches, otherwise good fine, very rare; only three specimens noted by the cataloguer in this metal £90-£120

Provenance: Baldwin vault; Baldwin’s of St James’s Auction 7, 21 June 2017, lot 188