✅ SOLVED 1659 Coin

[Gingalewis73]

Hi, does anyone have any idea about this coin ?

It's 150mm in size, I think I can make out the word Blowing around the top. Thanks

 

[CRUSADER]

Its an English 17th C Token (Farthing). Haven't got time now, but can ID later, if the persons name & town is visible.

 

[PaddyB]

OK - took a bit of searching as I did not know where it was found. (17th Century tokens are listed by County and Town before surname, so I have had to page through the lists!)

It is a 17th Century Farthing token for Nath Browing of Oundle in Northamptonshire, dated 1659 and he was a Chandler. The Dickinson number within the Northants list is D92.

Value depends on whether it will clean up a little better than it currently is - but probably GBP 30.

I hope that helps!

 

[CRUSADER]

OK - took a bit of searching as I did not know where it was found. (17th Century tokens are listed by County and Town before surname, so I have had to page through the lists!)

It is a 17th Century Farthing token for Nath Browing of Oundle in Northamptonshire, dated 1659 and he was a Chandler. The Dickinson number within the Northants list is D92.

Value depends on whether it will clean up a little better than it currently is - but probably GBP 30.

I hope that helps!

Well done, saves me looking later after the Pub.

 

[Tuberale]

That a heck of a find for a noobie, Gingalewis! 1659 coin is your first post! WTG!!

 

[idahotokens]

Nice find and nice identification. Are you sure on the 150mm? Hell of a thing to have to carry around
John in the Great 208

 

[PaddyB]

Nice find and nice identification. Are you sure on the 150mm? Hell of a thing to have to carry around
John in the Great 208

I didn' even notice the diameter! I have to assume OP meant 15mm or all bets are off!

 

[Gingalewis73]

Opps yes I meant 15mm ��
It was a chance find in whilst digging a garden.

Thank you all for your comments and identification much appreciated ��

 

[CRUSADER]

Opps yes I meant 15mm ��
It was a chance find in whilst digging a garden.

Thank you all for your comments and identification much appreciated ��

Very nice eyes only find.
These are the most personal things you could ever find. Because its extremely rare to tie down anything in the 17th C to a Name, Date, & Place. (not forgetting their profession as well!)

 

[PaddyB]

Yes - I think the 17th Century tokens are some of the nicest collectables around because they are so personal and identifiable. Many of the names relate to very small businesses in tiny villages. In many cases you can look up their details in the parish records.

Best I had was a farthing token for a Lady Undertaker in the midlands. To my great delight I sold it to a direct descendant of the lady in question, who was fascinated at her ancestor's independence and business acumen!

 

[cudamark]

Opps yes I meant 15mm ��
It was a chance find in whilst digging a garden.

Thank you all for your comments and identification much appreciated ��

Time to run a detector across that property! I'll be in England next month if you need a hand with that!