Catalogue
West Africa, Nigeria, token issued by McGregor Laird, one eighth penny or 1/400 dollar, 1858, in copper, die II (Vice FT 8). Softly struck on coarse flan, otherwise even brown patina, good fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
West Africa, Nigeria, Macgregor Laird, 1/8th penny or 1/400th dollar, 1858, farthing size token in copper (21 mm), with smoke emitting from funnel, 8 of 1/8 over first N of penny (die III) (Vice FT.9). Some uneven dark areas, otherwise attractive very fine or better and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
West Africa, Nigeria, MacGregor Laird, copper 1/8 penny or 1/400 dollar, 1858, die III (Vice FT 9). Attractive even brown patina, good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $400