Middlesex D&H 73 Kempson's Gates Under50Obv: View of gate, ALDGATE above, ERECTED 1609 TAKEN DOWN 1766 in exergue. Rev: Justice standing with scales, BRITISH PENNY TOKEN 1797 around. Edge: Plain. Uncirculated and Proof like. Scarce. Penny. Although the ancient Aldgate was replaced in the 13th century with one made of stone, the second gate would have to be rebuilt in 1609. The gate shown on the token is the third manifestation of Aldgate and would last until 1766. The gate materials were
Rough condition
Rev: Shield of Arms
the second gate would have to be rebuilt in 1609
later die state
Obv: GEORGE JAMES LEVIS above GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT center
Some toning stains on obverse
Samuel Birchall’s private token
116 GREAT PORTLAND STREET
Unlike the majority of D&H 135’s from the hoard that suffer from spotting
A genuine trade token struck for Benjamin and Jonathan Jones
& BILSTON in seven lines within oak wreath
Obv: THOMAS WOOD