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CM04846
Henry Young silver Proof Penny 1794
18th Century Token, Middlesex, silver Proof Penny, 1794, issued by coin dealer Henry Young, view of St Paul's Cathedral, date in exergue, toothed border and rim surrounding, rev. struck en medaille, Garter Star with French motto around centre, +HONI. SOIT. QUI. MAL. Y. PENSE, legend and toothed border surrounding, *H. YOUNG. DEALER. IN COINS. No. 18. Ludgate. St. . LONDON, weight 15.95g (D&H 39). Attractively toned, good extremely fine and rare.
Provenance:
This coin illustrated in "Coinage and Currency in Eighteenth Century Britain, The Provincial Coinage" by David W Dykes, page 267, number 289.
Henry Young (c.1738-1811) goldsmith and jeweller, established originally at 9 Fleet Street, after a decade moved east in 1779 to 18 Ludgate Street at the sign of the Star and Garter, just down the hill from St Paul's Cathedral which features on his token. In 1796 he moved to 10 Tavistock Street for a brief period of trade before moving back to Ludgate Hill to a shop three doors down from the previous at number 16. According to contemporary directories, Henry was dealing in coins from at least 1784, and upon his retirement in 1804 from the shop his son Matthew took over.
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?
Contact one of our specialists directly or email info@sovr.co.uk with pictures or a description of your coins and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an idea of value.
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.