BRITISH 18TH CENTURY TOKENS, SCOTLAND, William Croom, (1770-1828), watch seller, woolen and linen draper, 62 High Street, Dundee, Gilt-copper Proof Halfpenny, obv shield of arms and supporters, PAYABLE AT W. CROOMS. HIGH STREET DUNDEE. DEI DONUM PRUDENTIA ET CANDORE around, stop after DUNDEE, upper border of shield filled in with dots, rev SELLS WHOLESALE WOOLEN & LINEN DRAPERY GOODS WATCHES &c &c CHEAP, small letters, C of CHEAP under T of WATCHES, edge plain in collar (Conder p.12, 5; Pye p.16,10; Virt p.67; Atkins p.295, 8; D&H Angusshire 12). Brilliant gilt-copper proof, essentially as made, with protective shells.
Estimate: £400-600