Owner Comments:
Middlesex Kempson’s Series of London Buildings and Gates DH #65
Obverse: A view of the old Royal Exchange ROYAL EXCHANGE ERECT.D 1669
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
Weight: 22.18g
Rarity: Common
The original Royal Exchange, opened by Queen Elizabeth, was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. The replacement Royal Exchange was built in 1669 and is the one depicted on the token. It too was destroyed by fire on January 10th, 1838. The current Royal Exchange was then built and opened by Queen Victoria in 1844.
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 56
Numismatic Auctions #66, 11 February 2022