Scarce Christ’s Hospital London (Middlesex) penny token dated 1800. Obverse: A monogram cypher above date: “CH 1800”. Reverse: Value in centre with floral ornaments above and below: “PENNY”. Plain edge. Christ's Hospital was created by Edward VI for the education and maintenance of the young and helpless. These tokens were issued as private currency for the scholars, and were spent at privileged tradesmen's shops. Listed in Dalton & Hamer as “SCARCE” in fine condition. Ex-Gahlin Collection. Reasonable collectable condition for type with some light edge bruises, cleaned and neatly lacquered in the past, see photograph.

D&H Middlesex No: 12. Diameter 29.8mm. VF-. £30.00

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