Middlesex D&H 337 Hornsey PennyObv: View of cathedral with trees, HORNSEY HALFPENNY . around, 1797 below. Rev: A SPEEDY . AND . LASTING PEACE . in four lines between palm and laurel branch. Uncirculated with reflective surfaces. Reverse has lovely blue toning in fields. Rare. Ive always found this to be a curious token, since it shows more shrubbery and trees than cathedral! Perhaps they were serious about their privacy. The church in Hornsey was built in the early 16th century.
Rev: A castle
Rev: View of building with grasshopper weathervane
the originator of mail coaches
This is a tricky token to find in high grades
PRINCESS OF WALES
Struck by Matthew Boulton for George Cotton of Romford
This token celebrates his acquittal and his attorney Thomas Erskine
Rev: Portcullis
A trade token struck for Joseph Moore
Obv: Front view of school
Obv: A wool pack between palm branches
Some light obverse damage (circle scratch)