Lot 274
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Co. Kerry: Glanarought, J. R[utter], IRON WORKES, 1d. 1669 - kiln flaming/two tilt-hammer heads (BW 486; SCBI 6283), fine/nearly fine, slightly but evenly pitted surfaces, extremely rare
Co. Kerry: Glanarought, J. R[utter], IRON WORKES, 1d. 1669 - kiln flaming/two tilt-hammer heads (BW 486; SCBI 6283), fine/nearly fine, slightly but evenly pitted surfaces, extremely rare

Details
Co. Kerry: Glanarought, J. R[utter], IRON WORKES, 1d. 1669 - kiln flaming/two tilt-hammer heads (BW 486; SCBI 6283), fine/nearly fine, slightly but evenly pitted surfaces, extremely rare

Lot Essay

Rutter was the agent of Sir William Petty, owner of the iron works and over 30,000 acres of County Kerry. Information on the token issue, its interesting background and its remarkable owner can be found in the introductory article 'The Petty Coinage: Sir William Petty's tokens and his views on small change' by R. H. Thompson in SCBI 49