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

Guisborough, Skidmore’s Globe series, Penny, remains of Guisborough Abbey, rev. from the same die as previous, edge lettered, 19.01g/12h (DH Middlesex 144). Usual die faults on obverse, otherwise extremely fine with original colour (£90-120)

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.

Guisborough Priory was founded in the 12th century by the ancestors of Robert the Bruce. For generations it was their favourite place of burial and, somewhere under the neatly manicured lawns, lie the remains of the Scottish King's father and other relatives