Selections from the Isaac Rudman West Indies Collection

Barbados, Bridgetown, Young Men’s Christian Association, brass Penny, undated, 32mm (Lyall 97; Prid. –; Roehrs 1027). Unofficially pierced, two verdigris spots on reverse, otherwise good very fine, rare £100-£120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Coins, Tokens and Medals of the West Indies from the Isaac Rudman Collection.

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The YMCA was located on the corner of Trafalgar Square and Ricket Street; the issue and use of these tokens would seem to pre-date 1932, and are perhaps as early as c. 1914-18.