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Middlesex Kempson's Series of London Buildings and Gates DH #59
Obverse: A view of a large building with wings and forecourt THE IRONMONGERS ALMSHOUSE Ex: ERECTED MDCCXIII in two lines between two small sprigs of leaves
Reverse: The Arms of the City of London between palm branches crossed beneath the shield, legend on a raised rim LONDON PENNY TOKEN, a small ornament at the bottom
Edge: Plain
Diesinker: Thomas Wyon
Manufacturer: Peter Kempson
Rarity: Common
The Ironmonger's Almshouse, open to poor members of the Company, was founded in 1686 by the Lord Mayor of London, a onetime Master of the Company. A statue of the founder with the civic sword at his side can be seen above the entrance.
One of Peter Kempson's series of London building tokens made for collectors. The series consists of 39 tokens portraying 25 buildings, 3 bridges, and 8 ancient gates of London.
Atkins: Middlesex 50
Bt. John Newman