440, Lot: 688. Estimate $75.

TOKENS, Hampshire. Andover. William Steele Wakeford. CU Penny (34mm, 18.61 g, 6h). Dated 1812. ANDOVER TOKEN • FOR ONE PENNY •, the arms of Andover, the ribs of the lion stand out / PAYABLE/ BY/ W. S. & I./ WAKEFORD/ 1812 in five lines within an oak wreath. Edge: center grained \\\\\\. W 1; TB 1-2. Good VF, brown surfaces, some scratches on reverse, a few minor rim bruises.

From the Quentin Brisley Collection of British Tokens.

According the The Token Book, “William Steele Wakeford issued a copper penny token in 1812. He died in 1819. The bank, managed by his sons, collapsed in 1826. Its final dividend was paid in March 1827.”

Current Status

440, Lot: 688.
Closing Date And Time: Mar 20, 2019 at 1:49:20 PM ET.
Current Date And Time: Apr 24, 2024 at 1:19:35 PM ET.
Currently: No Bids. Bidders (0).