Lot 1347

Sale 61 · Important Australian & World Coins, Banknotes & Military Medals, The W.J.Noble Collection of British Tickets, Passes & Tokens

Description

Jamaica, M. Howard, Ferry Grass (Kingston) (halfpenny) token in copper (25mm) edge grained right, undated but circa 1795 (Pr.131; Lyall 153; Rulau 14). Good extremely fine with traces of original mint red, rare in this condition.

Ex J.G. Gartner Collection. Grass was brought in from the Ferry wharf to feed horses in Kingston hence Ferry Grass.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$420