London, Westminster, 17th century trade token, Farthing, 1.14g, the . bors . head . in . kings, boar's head left, twisted rope inner circle, rev. streete . westminster, w i d in centre (D 1662; W-), near very fine.
The Blue Boar's Head in St. Margaret's, Westminster, was one of the oldest taverns in the area dating back to the late 14th century. The style of this token suggests an early date of 1650-1655.
Estimate: £60.00 - £80.00