The Michael Gietzelt Collection of Coins, Tokens and Medals of the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands

Isle of Man Tokens, Douglas, Douglas Collegiate School, brass, legend around wreath, rev. warrior advancing right, holding staff with banner inscribed excelsior, edge plain, 24mm, 5.24g/12h (Quarmby 120; Guard 540, this piece). Obverse with punch-marks, reverse with central vertical scratch, otherwise fine to very fine, extremely rare £240-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Michael Gietzelt Collection of Coins, Tokens and Medals of the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

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Provenance: H.F. Guard Collection, Spink Auction 182, 29 June 2006, lot 540; DNW Auction 148, 18-20 September 2018, lot 1098