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Middlesex Kempson's Series of London Buildings and Gates DH #67
Obverse: A view of a large building with two wings flanking a courtyard TRINITY ALMS-HOUSE Ex: INSTITUTED MDCXCV. in two lines
Reverse: The Arms of the City of London between crossed palm branches, 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 Trinity Almshouse stood at Mill End Road, between London and Bow. The Almshouse was founded in 1695 by an Elder of the Trinity House. Trinity House is a corporation established in 1529 and is entrusted with the control of lighthouses, sea marks, licensing of pilots and other maritime affairs.
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 58
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