Obv: View of church, SHOREDITCH CHURCH . B.T. 1781. (around). Rev: A cypher P S Co in center beaded circle, DEDICATED TO COLLECTORS OF MEDALS & COINS around. Edge: COVENTRY TOKEN.
Uncirculated and Fully Red. Some light obverse spotting. Flashy! Rare.
This church is actually called St. Leonard’s, Shoreditch. An ancient site of worship dating back to Saxon Times, it was also known as the Actor’s Church, and quite a few of London’s most famous 16th century actors are buried here, including Will Somers, the jester of Henry VIII.