Rare T. & F. Lewis' Bilston (Staffordshire) farthing token undated. Obverse: Legend on four lines, the top and bottom curved: "T & F. LEWIS + CHURCH STREET + BILSTON". Reverse: Legend on five lines, the top and bottom curved: "NOTED FOR SUPERFINE TEAS COFFEES SPICES &c.". Plain edge. Listed in Bell's "Unofficial Farthings a Supplement" as "RARE". Good collectable condition, see photograph. Bell No. 240. Diameter 22mm. (↑↑) F+. £25.00 e-mail David at d-stuart@d-stuart.demon.co.uk to order. |