LOT 3463
USA. Ku Klux Klan Nickel Alloy Members Token. 1920s-1930s. ID or 'Challenge' coin.
SYMWAO - MIAFA with eagle standing left on hilly terrain with burning cross to left / NON SILBA * SED ANTHAR *, fasces above crossed-stick emblem with plain edge. About Extremely Fine.(10.82gr, 31mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
FootnotesObjects depicting symbols of hate or related to organised hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, however we have listed this token to present and preserve its historical context and to provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate USA history and culture.
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England. London, Moores Lace Factory AE Merchants Token. Dated 1795.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
LACE MANUFACTORY, around a lady kneeling under the branch of a tree, with date below / MOORE.N°116 GREAT PORTLAND STREET with MUSLINS / IRISH CLOTH / HOSE &c, on scroll. DH# 389. 10.74gr, 29mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Group of Sixteen [16] Coins, Model Coins and Tokens. 19th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising: various types, issues, denominations and metals; each held in a coin holder within an album sleeve. 112gr total.
Condition as shown.
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. -
England. Birmingham, Large Warwickshire AE One Pound Note Trade Token. Dated 1813.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
BIRMINGHAM 1813 THREE PENCE, west view of the Birmingham Workhouse with legend above, denomination and date below / ONE POUND NOTE FOR 80 TOKENS PAYABLE AT THE WORKHOUSE around central shield. Withers# 380, Davis# 34. 67gr, 45mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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