Roma Numismatics Ltd
E-Sale 67 6 Feb 2020
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Great Britain, Essex. Heart-shaped Æ Token of 2 Shillings & Sixpence. Issued by D. Bixby of Beacontree Heath to pay seasonal labourers, circa early 20th century. *D. BIXBY* BEACONTREE HEATH•ESSEX around R. NEAL, 49 & 50 PERCIVAL St., denomination / Same as obverse. 7.04g, 29mm.
Extremely Fine. Scarce.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
Prior to the urbanisation of the area due to the expansion of Greater London, the area between Romford and Dagenham was a rural farming community known as Beacontree Heath. Farmers that worked the land often used tokens such as the present piece to pay their workers, often stipulating where the tokens could be redeemed.
Extremely Fine. Scarce.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
Prior to the urbanisation of the area due to the expansion of Greater London, the area between Romford and Dagenham was a rural farming community known as Beacontree Heath. Farmers that worked the land often used tokens such as the present piece to pay their workers, often stipulating where the tokens could be redeemed.