Very rare J. Middlemass' Edinburgh (Lothians) brass farthing token undated. Obverse: Legend on five lines: "J MIDDLEMASS & Co 18 SOUTH BRIDGE ST EDINBURGH CLOTHIERS HATTERS". Reverse: Legend on five lines: "J MIDDLEMASS & Co 18 SOUTH BRIDGE ST • EDINBURGH • SHIRT MAKERS OUTFITTERS". Plain edge. Listed in Withers' "The Token Book 2" as "RR - VERY RARE". Good collectable condition, pierced as issued, see photograph. TB2 No: 7207. Diameter 24.3mm. (↑↑) VF+. £25.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |