Description
1669 Somerset W.327 Yeovil, Borough Issue, Halfpenny Token, N.4176
A nice example of this 17th century token variety. Worn but well detailed. Ex Richard Dinwiddy Collection, Noonans 22/4/2026, lot 217.
O: MADE BY THE PORTREEVE OF around beaded inner circle, 1669 within.
R: THE BORROVGH OF YEOVIL around beaded inner circle, crown above ER within.
This token is listed in Dickinson as Somerset 327 and in Norweb as N.4176. 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.
