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CG04850
Scotland, Paisley Penny 1788, issued by James Wright
Regular price
£500
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£500
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18th Century Token, Scotland, Renfrewshire, copper Penny, 1788, Paisley, view of the Abbey Church, inscription in exergue in two lines, the lower curving, FOUNDED . (CIRCITER) 1160., legend above ABBEY - CHURCH., rev. inverted die axis, view of interior of church, two line inscription in exergue, AUSPICIO / R.B., linear inner and outer circles surrounding with legend and date, +INTERIOR of the ABBEY- CHURCH. as REPAIRED in the ORIGINAL STILE. A.D.1788, weight 21.87g (D&H 2; Atkins p.326 - 2). 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 260, number 279c, with an old Seaby ticket.
This token was issued by James Wright, from an affluent Dundee linen merchant family, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, a very keen architectural historian who wished to imbue his enthusiasm by the medium of such tokens. In collaboration with Peter Kempson he started to issue tokens from 1795 until his untimely death in April 1798 still under 30 years of age.
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.