Description
1657 Bedfordshire W.73, Luton, John Rowley, Farthing Token, N.-, GO.73
A nice example of this 17th century token issued by a Luton chandler. Worn but reasonably well detailed. Ex George Cates Collection, Noonans. 22/4/26, lot 22 and previously purchased from J Newman 8/3/2009. Presented with old tickets.
O: JOHN ROWLEY IN around linear inner circle, 1657 within.
R: LVTON BEDFORDSH around linear inner circle, I over IR within.
This token is listed in Dickinson as Bedfordshire 73, in Gaunt & Oddie as GO.73, and in unlisted in Norweb as N.36. I would grade this token Fine (Sheldon VF20). 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.
