World Tokens, the Property of a North Country Collector

Gibraltar, Liceo Europa, currency token, Sixpence, obv. LICEO EUROPA around FUNDADO / EN / *1882*, rev. 6D, cupro-nickel, edge missed, 20mm (Lyall 1238). Nearly very fine, rare £40-£60

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, World Tokens, the Property of a North Country Collector.

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bt. J. Schimmel, 1989

In 1882 an order of nuns opened a Convent opposite the Governor’s House and opened a day school there as well as a residence for a community of nuns. In 1884 a day and boarding school was opened at the Convent of our Lady of Europa in the district of Europa