The Collection of 19th Century Tokens formed by John Akins

Gloucestershire, Bristol, ‘Morgan’s’ Shillings (2), tail of serpent touches n of token, reads issu’d, 3.85g/12h (D Somerset 38), reads issued, 3.87g/12h (D 40) [2]. First with extensive die flaw running from serpent’s tail, fine, second extremely fine, both rare
£80-£100

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: D 38 bt M. Crofts May 2016; *D 40 S. Goddard Collection, Baldwin Auction 72, 4 October 2011, lot 532 (part) [from S.H. Monks]