So at tonights auction there was a coin dated 1609 (I think). It wasn't getting much attention and I figured any coin dated 1609 was worthy of a bid. And to sweeten the pot IT HAD A SHIP ON IT! I placed a bid. Low and behold I won. Don't have it in hand yet but would sure like to know what I've won . I'm hoping someone has seen this or something similar and can point me in the right direction. I'm not even sure which is obverse or reverse. One side has W.G.I in the center and says WILLIAM (something) around the perimeter. The other side I think says OF BRIDGEWATER 1609 and has a ship in the center. I don't know the composition but think it may be copper. Any thoughts?
This might get you started 17th century trade token from Bridgewater, Somerset. 1669. G.W.I (W.I.G) = William Goodridge, Large Farthing. Copper-alloy To deal with a lack of small denominations in the regal coinage civic institutions and individual business people issued copper-alloy tokens between 1648 and 1672
Thank you for that information. I saw several trade tokens images online but didn't see this specific one. And I thought I might have the date wrong and that it might be 1669 instead of 1609 but wasn't sure. Are these typically rare since they were only issued for 24 years? Thanks to your info I found a nice website associated with the British Numismatic Trade Association with lots of trade tokens listed. Not sure what the protocol is for listing it here but suffice to say I did a search on your info and found it. Thanks again.
Thank you for that information. I saw several trade tokens images online but didn't see this specific one. And I thought I might have the date wrong and that it might be 1669 instead of 1609 but wasn't sure. Are these typically rare since they were only issued for 24 years? Thanks to your info I found a nice website associated with the British Numismatic Trade Association with lots of trade tokens listed. Not sure what the protocol is for listing it here but suffice to say I did a search on your info and found it. Thanks again.
A link to the website would be helpful for any others interested. Generally the tokens do not seem rare, although there may be specific ones that are, commanding higher prices. Overall they seem quite prolific and are often sold in lots of 10. https://bit.ly/3gHBmSB
yes, thats it. better condition than the one i got too. i couldn't find an image of it but found several museum websites that have various ones.
I saw in the other posting you are expecting a bad storm? Prayers your way that you weather it safely Sir!
