1654 George Linington's Penny Token, Obv. Initials & Date, P L over G . M. 1654 Rev. IN WEX FORDWt. 2.0g W. N 6358, this piece; D 750A. aVF, extremely rare

The Trade Token of George Linington – a Merchant in Wexford, Ireland

Date: c. 1654 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…