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FM22126
Dorset 17th century Token, Weymouth, Town Farthing 1669
Regular price
£75
Regular priceSale price
£75
Unit price/ per
c
Within the Corporation books of Weymouth for the 6th November, 1669 there follows:
"that the deputy Maior be pleased to lay out Ten pounds in farthings for the Town's use, with the inscription, 'A Weymouth farthing for the Poor,' with the Town Arms."
In Henry Moule's "Catalogue of the Weymouth and Melcombe Regis Borough Records," 1883 edition (v. 62, p. 144), the following note for the issuance of this token is given:
"Order to lay out £10 on minting farthings 'for the Towne's use and profitt for the poore,' the 'superscription' to be 'a W. ffarthing' on one side, and on the other 'ffor the poore,' with the Town's Arms. Nov. 5, 1669."
issued, and that in the form here given, the specific instructions of the Corporation simply not having been carried out.
Provenance:
Ex B. A. Seaby Ltd, with ticket dating to 1956 and priced at 6 shillings.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
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How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.