Description
1669 Suffolk W.47, Bury St Edmunds, John Chesson, Farthing Token, N.4269
A nice example of this 17th century token. Worn but well detailed. Ex Ivor Brecker Collection (Noonans 30/9/25, lot 10) and previously ex Stanley Gibbons 10/79. Presented with old collector’s ticket.
O: IOHN CHESSON around beaded inner circle, Haberdasher’s Arms within.
R: OF BVRY 1669 around beaded inner circle, HIS HALF PENY within.
This token is listed in Dickinson as Suffolk 47 and in Norweb as N.4269. I would grade this token Good Fine (Sheldon VF35). 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.
