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Auction: 20122 - Spink Numismatic e-Circulars 2 Part I: Toy Money, Tokens,Tickets and Medals
Lot: 610

Cambridge, James Alders (Bailiff and Councilman), Farthing, undated († 1678), in copper alloy, 5h, m.m. star (m.m.) IAMES • ALDERS •, rampant lion, rev. (m.m.) IN • CAMBRIDGE, I A in centre, rose between (Cooper [1845], pp. 541; Babington 1; Searle 1; Boyne & Williamson 10; SCBI Norweb I, 366; Dickinson, Cambs 10), striking split and trace surface porosity, otherwise good fine, rare

Provenance
Purchased Nigel Clark, October 1987 - £40


James Alders was a bailiff for the Cambridge Corporation for August 1653 to August 1657, and was subsequently appointed Common Councilman in 1662. He was buried at the Church of the Holy Trinity in 1678.

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Starting price
£20