Description
1665 Berkshire, W.185, Wokingham, Thomas May Farthing Token, N.275, Ex Beaton
An affordable example of this scarce 17th century token. Well worn with a tiny piercing, but with a little detail remaining. Ex Neil Beaton Collection, Noonans, 8/10/2024, lot 447.
O: THOMAS MAY around cable inner circle, a man making candles within.
R: IN OAKINGHAM around beaded inner circle, TM within.
This token is listed in Dickinson as Berkshire 185 and in Norweb as N.275. I would grade this token Good (Sheldon VG8). 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.
