The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence

Lichfield, Samuel Barker, Farthing, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. payable on whit-monday at the greenhill bank·, edge plain, 5.76g/12h (DH 27). Minor scuffing in reverse field, otherwise about extremely fine, attractively patinated, rare (£60-80)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence.

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Provenance:
Fawcett/Litman Collection.

On Whit Monday the bailiffs held an annual court at the Lichfield Guildhall, following which an open-air ceremony was held at Greenhill. For further details see Bell, 1966, pp.139-40