G. L. Beath & Co. Penny Traders Token |
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Obverse: | Legend: G. L. BEATH & CO. CHRISTCHURCH CLOTHIERS - DIRECT IMPORTERS - DRAPERS |
Reverse: | Argyle Arms - 2 Lions & Shield Legend: ARGYLE HOUSE CASHEL STREET |
| Maker: | T. Stokes. |
| Edge: | Plain. |
| Weight: | |
| Size: | 31mm (diameter) |
| Composition: | Copper. |
| Mintage: | Christchurch |
| Mintmarks: |
Valuation :
No Date G. L. Beath & Co. Penny Traders Token (A-36, A-38) R2
| Very Good | Fine | Very Fine | Extra Fine | |
| 1997 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 35 |
Notes:
Known Varieties & Errors (References are to Andrews):
| A-32 | Obverse: DIRECT IMPORTERS in 2 straight lines in center with quatrefoil (like mirrorred 3's) above and below. C. L. BEATH & CO. CLOTHIERS, in 2 curved lines at top and DRAPERS CHRISTCHURCH, in 2 curved lines at bottom. I in CLOTHIERS is below T in BEATH. Vertical stroke of D in DIRECT is aligned above last vertical stroke of M in IMPORTERS. Reverse: Argyle Arms - 2 lions supporting shield with ARGYLE HOUSE above and CASHEL STREET below, round within double beaded/plain rim. Last T in STREET is close to the foot of the lion. Struck on copper. |
| A-33 | Obverse & Reverse: As for A-32 but struck on brass. |
| A-34 | Obverse: As for A-32 but vertical stroke of D in DIRECT is slightly to left above last vertical stroke of M in IMPORTERS. Reverse: As for A-32. |
| A-35 | Obverse: As for A-32 but crosses replace quatrefoils. I in CLOTHIERS is below first vertical stroke of H in BEATH. Reverse: As for A-32 but with more space between STREET and lion's foot. |
| A-36 | Obverse: As for A-35 but I in CLOTHIERS is between T and H in BEATH and the vertical stroke of the D in DIRECT is above the middle of the M in IMPORTERS. Reverse: As for A-32. |
| A-37 | Obverse & Reverse: As for A-36 but struck on brass. |
| A-38 | Obverse: As for A-36. Reverse: As for A-35. |
| A-39 | Obverse & Reverse: As for A-38 but struck on brass. |
| A-40 | Obverse: As for A-32 but crosses replace quatrefoils. Reverse: As for A-32. |
| A-41 | Obverse & Reverse: As for A-35 but a larger piece. |
| -- | Obverse: As for A-32. Uniface - blank reverse - on large, thick flan. (R10) |
Valuation :
1858 Charles C. Barley Penny Traders Token (A-32, A-34) R3
| Very Good | Fine | Very Fine | Extra Fine | |
| 1997 | 10 | 15 | 35 | 75 |
Valuation :
1858 Charles C. Barley Penny Traders Token (A-35) R5
| Very Good | Fine | Very Fine | Extra Fine | |
| 1997 | 20 | 50 | 100 | 200 |
Valuation :
1858 Charles C. Barley Penny Traders Token (A-40) R4
| Very Good | Fine | Very Fine | Extra Fine | |
| 1997 | 12 | 25 | 75 | 125 |
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