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Rare Isle of Man brass (possibly silvered brass) farthing token undated. Obverse: Legend on three lines, the top and bottom curved, separated by ornaments: "FALKNER'S -*- BAZAAR, -*- ATHOLL ST DOUGLAS.". Reverse: Triskeles in centre: “QVOCVNQVE GECERIS STABIT” (which ever way you throw it, it will stand). Plain edge. Listed in Bell's "Unofficial Farthings - A Supplement" as "RARE". Nice collectable condition, see photograph. Bell No: 6920, MacKay No: 157. Diameter 23mm. (↑↑) VF. £90.00 e-mail David at d-stuart@d-stuart.demon.co.uk to order. |