Description
ND Somerset W.339, Yeovil, Ambrose Seward, Farthing Token, N.4188 obv, DY.71.6
A scarce 17th century token struck from a reverse die absent from the Norweb Collection and 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 N A Clark 5/1977). 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 339, is Young 71.6 (DNW Sale 1/10/2014, Plate VII), and the obverse die is listed in Norweb as N.4188. 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.
