Barnsley, Jackson & Lister Penny Token from the Cokayne Collection
$100
Barnsley, Yorkshire. Copper Penny Token, undated, 1812, for Jackson & Lister. Withers 5; Davis 78; 22.18g.; 34 mm; edge centre grained left; medal axis. PAYABLE AT JACKSON & LISTERS WAREHOUSE and BARNSLEY around PENNY / TOKEN in centre within double line circle. Rx. Weaver working a loom; the sley board passes behind the weaver’s head at the right, and is connected to the sley of the loom. There is no cloth to the left of the weaver.
Extremely Fine w gloss tan brown surfaces. Scarce. $100.
Ex Francis Cokayne Collection w ticket, indicating he purchased from Spink, 2 Nov 1909
Category:
Irish & World Tokens
Catalogue Number:
Withers 5; Davis 12
Date:
ND 1812
Denomination:
Copper Penny Token
Grade:
Extremely Fine
Pedigree:
ex Francis Cokayne collection w ticket
Weight:
22.18 gm.; 34 mm.
