Gambling, London, John Lister, Haymarket, copper tokens (2), by John Milton (signed J. Milton F), used as halfcrowns, ace of spades within crowned Garter, wreath around, rev. IL monogram (Withers 1629; D&W.313/58), both virtually mint state, one with almost full redness (2)
One with old ticket, 18 April 1922.
No sooner had John Liston opened when he was summoned on the 24 September 1792 for keeping an un-licensed gaming house. He was fined £200. Some of these tokens were produced as evidence.
Estimate: 120 - 160 GBP