John Harrop's Gateshead (County Durham) copper farthing token dated 1814. Obverse: Legend on seven lines: “JOHN HARROP GROCER & TEA-DEALER 1814 BRIDGE END GATESHEAD”. Reverse: A tea chest inscribed with “HG”, two Chinese characters and a British East India Co. bale-mark with legend: “FINE TEAS * RAW & ROASTED COFFEE *”. Plain edge. Nice collectable condition with a small edge flaw, see photograph. Withers No: 742. Davis County Durham No: 3. Diameter 22mm. (↑↓) VF. £25.00 e-mail David at d-stuart@d-stuart.demon.co.uk to order. www.abccoinsandtokens.com |