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CG04849
Matthew Young Coin Dealer Penny 1798 London
18th Century Token, Middlesex, copper Promissory Penny, 1798, issued by coin dealer Matthew Young, draped Britannia seated left on bow of ship, holding trident and palm branch, with shield bearing arms of the City of London, cornucopia of coins to side, St Paul's Cathedral beyond, italic signature of J Milton F. in exergue as maker, raised legend on raised border surrounding, date at bottom in Roman numerals, CIVITAS LONDINI, rev. struck en medaille, outer legend on raised border + MATTHEW YOUNG . GOLDSMITH . AND. JEWELLER surrounding six line inscription on field, DEALER. IN / COINS & MEDALS / ANTIENT & MODERN / No. 16 / LUDGATE. STREET / LONDON, edge inscribed in raised letters, +PROMISSORY. PENNY TOKEN PAYABLE ON DEMAND.+ weight 28.17g (D&H 41; Atkins 97; Stainton 42). Toned on obverse, reverse with a little lustre, raised die cud on reverse rim, otherwise extremely fine / good extremely fine and an interesting piece.
Provenance:
This coin illustrated in "Coinage and Currency in Eighteenth Century Britain, The Provincial Coinage" by David W Dykes, page 269, number 292.
With an old ticket giving a Spink provenance dating to December 1910.
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.