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Title: 17th century token
Post by: Dale on August 31, 2013, 07:10:48 PM
I thought this one should be no problem to id, but I am struggling, it looks to have some sort of tree on the face... with (OKES OF 166?) the more I look a this token the more confused im getting, any help would be great. Thanks


Title: Re: 17th century token
Post by: The Doc on August 31, 2013, 07:18:44 PM
Nice find.

It's issued by William Okes of Broseley.

Obverse: WILLIAM OKES OF 1669; Three crowns on the Royal Oak.

Reverse: BROSLEY. IN . SHROPSHIRE; HIS HALFE PENNY.


Title: Re: 17th century token
Post by: Dale on August 31, 2013, 07:21:50 PM
Very quick  :) Thank you, I should of posted it sooner and saved hours cheers Doc


Title: Re: 17th century token
Post by: congerman on August 31, 2013, 07:29:57 PM
nice find well searched  ;)


Title: Re: 17th century token
Post by: herbie on September 01, 2013, 02:01:45 PM
Very nice farthing, this site is very good for identification http://www.britishfarthings.com/Tokens/Tokens.html (http://www.britishfarthings.com/Tokens/Tokens.html)


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