Description
ND London W.569, Charterhouse Lane, Francis Turner, Farthing Token, N.-
A rare 17th century tavern token which was absent from the Norweb collection. Issued by the proprietor of the Rose and Crown tavern. Worn but well detailed. Ex Quentin Archer Collection, Noonans, 22/4/2026, lot 317 and previously from M Bailey 1/2016. Presented with Archer’s ticket.
O: FRANCIS TURNER IN around a linear inner circle, a rose and crown within.
R. IN CHARTER HOUSE LANE around a linear inner circle, T over FS within.
This token is listed in Dickinson as London 569 and is unlisted in Norweb. I would grade this token About Fine (Sheldon F15). 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.
