Description
ND Somerset W.340, Yeovil, Ambrose Seward, Farthing Token, N.4190 rev, DY.71.8
A scarce 17th century tavern token struck from an obverse 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 S E Schwer 7/1988). 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 71.8 (DNW Sale 1/10/2014, Plate VIII), and the reverse die is listed in Norweb as N.4190. 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.
