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London (2259), Porter's Quay, Rich Smith at the Red House, Halfpenny
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17th century token
City of London
Porter's Quay
Rich Smith at the Red House
Halfpenny
Obv: RICH SMITH AT THE RED = HIS / HALF / PENY
Rev: HOVSE AT PORTERS KEY = House
1.42g.
BW 2259, Norweb -.
Fine to Good Fine. Extremely rare. Ex Wetton, Shuttlewood and Greenall collections.
Both known types issued from Porter's Quay were from the "Red House", which was probably a place of entertainment. Only this type depicts the house itself.