Token
17th Century Halfpenny token of William Wilberfoss, Beverley, Yorkshire, W within beaded inner circle, WILLIAM WILBERFOSS surrounds, rev. W M within beaded inner circle, IN BEVERLEY surrounds, 1.06g. Extremely fine
This is a farthing token and not a halfpenny as stated
Estimate: |
£120 - £150
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Hammer price:
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£440 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Note:
William Wilberfoss was a mercer and grocer and was made Governor of Beverley in 1674. He is also the paternal great, great, grandfather of William Wilberforce.