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

Bungay, Skidmore’s Globe series, Penny, remains of Bungay Tower, rev. globe, edge lettered, 23.44g/12h (DH Middlesex 136). About extremely fine and patinated (£80-100)

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.

Bungay Castle was the seat of the Bigod family, but following a siege in 1173 the main building was confiscated and dismantled by the King’s forces; what remains are the twin buttresses more accurately rendered on the tokens of Samuel Prentice