Warwickshire D&H 315 Meriden

Obv: An archer shooting, FOR. THE. PRIZE. (around), ARCHERY below. Rev: The Prince of Wales’ crest, radiated, above a bow, quiver, and horn, MERIDEN TOKEN above, 1796 below. Edge: Plain. Good Very Fine and Choice brown. Slight wear to high points, but problem free. Rare. Although thought by some to be another specious token of Skidmore’s, it is possible that this was made for an archery society known as ‘The Woodmen of Arden’, which was comprised of the local gentry. They were said to have in their possession a bugle that belonged to Robin Hood. (Note the bugle on the reverse!)