Date: c. 1654

1654 George Linington’s Trade Token, Co. Wexford. Extremely rare

Description:

1654 George Linington’s Penny Token

• Weight 2.0g
• Ref: W.145
• Almost Very Fine (aVF)
• Extremely rare

Obverse:

• Centre design:
  • Initials & Date, “P L over G . M.”
  • “1654” below

Reverse:

•  Legend:
  • “IN WEX FORD”

Further Reading:

• O’Brien Coin Guide: The Proliferation of Unofficial Irish ‘Farthing Tokens’ in the 17th Century
• Charles II
  • Blog Post – Proclamation of Charles II, 1661 (prohibiting the issue and use of brass of tokens)
  • Blog Post – Proclamation of Charles II, 1672 (making current Royal Farthings and Halfpennys)
  • Blog Post – Proclamation of Charles II, 1674 (prohibiting tokens of brass with private stamps)

• O’Brien Coin Guide: 17th C Tradesmens’ Tokens of Dublin (78)
  • O’Brien Coin Guide: The Trade Token of Henry Bollardt, Apothecary (Dublin, 1654)