The Collection of 19th Century Tokens formed by John Akins

Somerset, Chard, issuer uncertain, Proof Shilling, 1811, in copper, chard somerset septr. 1811 in wreath, rev. value on Star, edge grained, 4.15g/12h (D 69). Test mark above Star, otherwise good very fine, extremely rare £300-£400

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: Baldwin ‘Basement’; Baldwin’s of St James’s Auction 11, 4 October 2017, lot 472