Description
1659 Somerset W.319 Wincanton, William Ivy, Farthing Token, N.4171 obv
A rare 17th century token variety struck from a reverse die which was absent from the Norweb collection. Worn but with some detail remaining. Ex Richard Dinwiddy Collection, Noonans 22/4/2026, lot 215. Presented with old ticket.
O: WILLIAM IVY around seven stars.
R: WINCALTON 1659 around a cable inner circle, I over WE within.
This token is listed in Dickinson as Somerset 319 and the obverse die is listed in Norweb as N.4171. I would grade this token Fair (Sheldon G6). 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.
