Great Britain. Yorkshire. Halifax. Samuel Henry Hamer. Private token, 1899. Silver or Silvered White metal. 38.3mm. 22.2 gms. View of Kirkstall Abbey in inset circle, rev. Esse Quam Videri, Self Help is Noble Schooling legend in inset circle. Hamer a major collector of tokens at the turn of the 20th Century issued these tokens to give as Christmas gifts. Bell A2 (but silver), cf. Numismatic Circular, May 1903. Extremely rare . With original ticket where it is described as "Unique" and inscribed "Arthur" - "Phyllis" having been crossed out. Superb toning in prooflike fields. Brilliant Uncirculated.
