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TOKENS, Hampshire. Andover. William Steele Wakeford. CU Penny (34mm, 18.61 g, 6h). Dated 1812. ANDOVER TOKEN • FOR ONE PENNY •, the arms of Andover, the ribs of the lion stand out / PAYABLE/ BY/ W. S. & I./ WAKEFORD/ 1812 in five lines within an oak wreath. Edge: center grained \\\\\\. W 1; TB 1-2. Good VF, brown surfaces, some scratches on reverse, a few minor rim bruises.
From the Quentin Brisley Collection of British Tokens.
According the The Token Book, "William Steele Wakeford issued a copper penny token in 1812. He died in 1819. The bank, managed by his sons, collapsed in 1826. Its final dividend was paid in March 1827."
From the Quentin Brisley Collection of British Tokens.
According the The Token Book, "William Steele Wakeford issued a copper penny token in 1812. He died in 1819. The bank, managed by his sons, collapsed in 1826. Its final dividend was paid in March 1827."