London, Swiss Benevolent Society Sixpence Token c1860

Purchased a group of 40 coins largely unseen and came across a few surprises. This link says more about it. My example is fully uncirculated.

Any ideas on likely value please.

 

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Superb condition.
I`ve never heard of or seen one before.
Here`s what I got from WorthPoint.

"Given out to Swiss citizens in financial distress in London. This token form of the hand-out ensured that the sixpence could only be spent only on nourishment or a bed as it would only be acceptable in nominated places."
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/london-swiss-benevolent-society-246520699


You will have to get someone who is a member to veiw the sale price.

 

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Would appear not valuable though one in my condition might do OK.

 

The first paragraph in the Worthpoint link is confusing and describes a halfpenny.
At the bottom it says flawless and rare.
I would say it is at least very scarce due to the lack of information and similar pictures on the net.

 

I'd estimate it at $30 to $50, Its very rare and in super condition but you'd not have many people willing to pay a lot for it. Rarity does not always equal cash value if not many people want the rare item.

There may be two mad keen collectors somewhere who would battle to the death for it but more likely the market reaction would be loads of people only willing to pay a modest price as a curiosity.

 

Thanks for the info and advice which I have 'taken on board.'