Obv: View of Bank, BANK OF ENGLAND above, ERECTED 1734 in exergue. Rev: Shield of arms, LONDON PENNY TOKEN around. Edge: Plain.
Good Extremely Fine. Bronzed Proof. Small reverse spot. Penny.
The Bank of England, founded in 1694, had major alterations during the 18th century by Sir John Soane. His home, full of his vast and eccentric collections, was made into a museum open to the public.