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British tokens, Southwark, Borough High Street, The Bear and Ragged Staff, farthing token c 1660

British tokens, Southwark, Borough High Street, The Bear and Ragged Staff, farthing token c 1660

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British tokens, Southwark, Borough High Street, The Bear and Ragged Staff, farthing token c. 1660s. Bear tied to staff depicted. 15 mm, 0.79 g. 


The name of the premises strongly suggests that it was a venue for bear-baiting, probably alongside being an inn. 

about Fine, rough surfaces, deposits, nice clear obverse devices. Rare. 

BW 289; Norweb 4847 

From the collection of the Lady; ex-Quentin Archer collection; ex-R.A. Shuttlewood collection. 

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