Owner Comments:
Middlesex Prattent's DH #459
Obverse: An anchor and cable entwined in a shield, between sprigs of laurel, crest a cap of Liberty radiated LONDON COMERCIAL TOKEN. 1796
Reverse: The Arms of the City of London within an ornamental border
Edge: Plain
Diesinker: Thomas Prattent
Manufacturer: Unknown, likely Paul Skidmore
Issuer: Thomas Prattent
Rarity: Scarce
Specious token struck for sale to collectors. Thomas Prattent was a draftsman, engraver, printer and print seller in London. He was the co-author with William Denton of the “The Virtuoso’s Companion and Coin Collector’s Guide”, a work consisting of 240 plates, issued in 8 volumes, over 12 months. He also issued his own tokens that he sold to the public.
Atkins, 341
Heritage Sale, 18 September 2023