Description
1657 Warwickshire W.4, Alcester, Fulke Emes, Farthing Token, N.5269
An attractive example of this 17th century token. Lightly worn and well detailed. Ex Stephen Wrenn Collection, Noonans 30/9/25, lot 132 and previously from M T Ray. Presented with Wrenn’s old ticket.
O: FVLKE EMES IN around a cable inner circle, Mercer’s arms within.
R: ALCESTER 1657 around cable inner circle, E over FA within.
This token is listed in Dickinson as Warwickshire 4 and in Norweb as N.5269. I would grade this token About Very Fine (Sheldon EF45). 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.
