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

Yarm, Skidmore’s Globe series, Penny, remains of Yarm Castle, rev. globe, edge lettered, 24.37g/11h (DH Middlesex 145). Weakly struck as usual and reverse a little off-centre, otherwise extremely fine with original colour, very rare (£200-250)

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:
Baldwin Auction 24, 9-10 October 2000, lot 1145.

From medieval times Yarm was the most important town and port on the River Tees, but there is no evidence that it ever had a castle