The Collection of 19th Century Tokens formed by John Akins

Dorset, Poole, ‘Morgan’s’ mule Sixpence, in copper, Justice seated left, ship at left, six pence silver token poole around, rev. value in Garter Star dividing somersetshire wiltshire gloucestershire south wales and bristol token, edge plain, 3.07g/12h (D 12 obv./D Somerset 65 rev.). Traces of old gilt plating, fine, of the highest rarity £200-£300

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: S. Goddard Collection, Baldwin Auction 72, 4 October 2011, lot 538.

In all probability Dalton’s description is confused; the obverse of his D 11, itself a mule of great rarity, should not carry the name of the issuer Best, but rather the female figure of Justice, as per the present token