Ref: 6043 |
Cumberland,
Mining
token, John Curwen 1735-1737 Obverse:
Curwen arms Reverse:
CUR / WEN in two lines Condition:
Very fine; Diameter: 26mm References:
DW 286/46; Finlay 38 Notes: The Curwen family
owned coal mines at Workington and Harrington. John Christian (connected to
Fletcher of 'Bounty' fame) had married his cousin Isabella Curwen in 1782 and
took her surname. Price
£65 |
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