17th Century Token, Southwark, The Mint John Platten Halfpenny, undated Year of the Pig

Year of the Pig

as Pax] seated right holding long vertical scepter and olive branch

With flecks and streaks both side in colourful toning

Lima 8-Reales

almost extremely fine and pleasing

17th Century Token, Southwark, The Mint John Platten Halfpenny, undated Year of the Pig17th Century Token, Southwark, The Mint, John Platten, Halfpenny, three line inscription at centre, HIS HALF PENY, beaded circles and legend surrounding, IOHN. PLATTEN. IN. THE., rev. Coopers arms, beaded circles and legend surrounding, cinquefoil at top, MINT. IN. SOVTHWARK, weight 1. 90g (Boyne 248; BW 314). Light green patina both sides, almost very fine and rare.