Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Banknotes

The Independent Order of Oddfellows, silver medal by B. Patrick, 1807, arms, reverse standing figures, one holding Cross, the other an anchor divided by central medallion, pierced at top for suspension. Only about very fine, with some quite severe marks to surface and rim but rare (£60-80)

The Independent Order of Oddfellows, a secret fraternal and benevolent association was founded in the 18th century. The choice of name was deliberately ironic and suggests those who chose the pursuit of charity and brotherly love were per se rather rum coves.