Description
ND Oxfordshire, W.205, Thame, Richard Rastell Farthing Token, N.3801, M.135
A nice example of this scarce 17th century token which is the Norweb plate example. Worn but reasonably well detailed. Ex Martin Bridgewater Collection, Noonans, 19/11/2023, lot 1114 and previously Norweb Collection, Spink, 6/7/1994 July 1994, lot 401. Presented with old (plain) Norweb envelope.
O: RICHARD RASTELL around linear inner circle, Mercer’s Arms within.
R: IN:THAME around linear inner circle, RR within.
This token is listed in Dickinson as Oxfordshire 205 and in Norweb as N.3801, where it is the plate example. I would grade this token Fine (Sheldon VF25). 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.
