Description
ND Somerset W.340, Yeovil, Ambrose Seward, Farthing Token, N.4189, DY.71.7
A scarce 17th century token which is the Young plate piece. Worn but well detailed. Ex Richard Dinwiddy Collection, Noonans 22/4/2026, lot 217 and previously ex D Young Collection, DNW, 1/10/2014, lot 71 (from Stanley Gibbons 1/1980). Presented with old ticket.
O: AMBROSE SEWARD IN around cross pattee.
R: YEOVELL IN SOMERSET around cable inner circle, S over AA within.
This token is listed in Dickinson as Somerset 340, is Young 71.7 (DNW Sale 1/10/2014, Plate VII), and in Norweb as N.4189. 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.
