444, Lot: 600. Estimate $75. Sold for $70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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TOKENS, Kent. Romney. CU Halfpenny (29mm, 9.11 g, 6h). Undated (struck in late 18th century). SANDWICH HALFPENNY TOKEN FOR (quadrilobe), an ancient sloop (ship) / MANUFACTURERS TRADE AND COMMERCE (quadrilobe), shield of arms of the Cinque Ports. Edge: PAYABLE AT THOMAS BUNDOCK’S x • x • x • x. D&H 39. EF. Much original red.
From the Quentin Brisley Collection of British Tokens.
Thomas Bundock, Jr. was a weaver and a member of the Common Council.