Very rare Frederick Astley's Liverpool (Lancashire) brass farthing token undated. Obverse: Royal Coat of Arms in centre with legend on three curved lines: "ASTLEY FROM 32 BURLINGTON ARCADE". Reverse: Legend on nine lines, the top curved: "COURT HEAD DRESSER TO THE ROYAL FAMILY * 25 BOLD ST LIVERPOOL - COMPARISON SOLICITED IN PRICE AND QUALITY". Plain edge. Listed in Withers' "The Token Book 2" as "RR - VERY RARE", (unlisted with this die orientation). Reasonable collectable condition with attempted piercing and some deposits, see photograph. TB2 No. 2020. Diameter 22.3mm. (↑↑) VF. £15.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |