Description
1653 Bedfordshire W.71, Luton, Abraham Peeter, Farthing Token, N.-, GO.71.4
A nice example of this very rare rare 17th century token variety issued by a Luton grocer. Absent from the Norweb Collection. Worn but well detailed. Ex George Cates Collection, Noonans. 22/4/26, lot 22 and previously purchased at Token Congress 2/10/2004 (ex Fildes Collection, Sotheby, 25/5/2000, lot 75). Presented with old tickets.
O: ABRAHAM PEETER around cable inner circle, Grocers’ arms within.
R: OF LVTON 1653 around cable inner circle, AP within.
This token is listed in Dickinson as Bedfordshire 71, in Gaunt & Oddie as GO.71.4, and is unlisted in Norweb. I would grade this token Good Fine (Sheldon EF40). I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified coins I provide a grading opinion using both the UK descriptive system and the Sheldon scale (based on ANA Grading Standards and/or PCGS Photograde) which will be better known to my US customers. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
